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DV53 GNN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

204,600 mi
Last recorded204,600 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 204,600 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 204,547 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion nsf step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 199,627 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 199,625 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side drivers step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion and in wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 197,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear body frame corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 194,546 miles

extensive repairs to offside front inner-wing/inner-wheel arch area

rear body general frame corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 194,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 181,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 180,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 175,683 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 175,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 166,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 166,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 158,794 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 158,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 149,893 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 139,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front marker lamps inop

rear marker lamps inop and n/s lens missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 139,451 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front marker lamps inop

n/s/r fog lamp inop

rear marker lamps inop and n/s lens missing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,966 miles

front and rear marker lamps inop

Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front rear marker lamps inop

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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DV53 GNN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV53 GNN, 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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DV53 GNN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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