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DU53 VNN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

261,665 mi
Last recorded261,665 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 261,665 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 258,553 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 245,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 244,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 244,907 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 229,506 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 216,245 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 216,063 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 211,936 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 200,776 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 200,776 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 198,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 198,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 195,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 193,182 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 193,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 190,261 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 190,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 189,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 153,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 148,391 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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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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