MOT Status
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached n/s/r drop link loose in antiroll bar. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut missing at antiroll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop shaft centre bearing excessively worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside side marker not working
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt incorrectly fitted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside side marker not working
Offside Exhaust mounting defective rubber replaced with cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wipers smearing
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust rubbers split system still supported
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Front wipers smearing
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust rubbers split system still supported
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
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DU53 VNN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DU53 VNN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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