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DV53 GUF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024

Central Front Engine/gearbox mounting slightly worn

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located in wheel arch and into engine compartment slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated (internal condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed edges of drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside, chassis rails, floor pan, sills and suspension prescribed areas corroded also extensive evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside dirty

Fail 18 Jan 2024 187,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper front section of inner arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower front section of inner arch/end of sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear facing section of chassis crossmember excessively corroded by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of chassis crossmember excessively corroded by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Engine/gearbox mounting slightly worn

Central Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located in wheel arch and into engine compartment slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated (internal condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed edges of drivers seatbelt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost row of passenger seats removed ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside, chassis rails, floor pan, sills and suspension prescribed areas corroded also extensive evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside dirty

Pass 10 Jan 2023

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated (perishing/splitting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

front & rear suspension & seatbelt mounting prescribed areas, sills and chassis rails corroding with evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Fail 3 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear section of inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front & lower section of chassis crossmember by leaf spring mount excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated (perishing/splitting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

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

front & rear suspension & seatbelt mounting prescribed areas, sills and chassis rails corroding with evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Pass 28 Jan 2022 26,217 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower edge of windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seatbelt webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has heavy internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner edges of rear chassis rails above rear axle corroded/getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills slightly corroded, also extensive evidence of previous corrosion repairs to vehicle underside and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush deteriorated (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked but not adversely affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails (inner edges) above rear axle corroded/getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside, prescribed areas & inner/outer sills corroding, also extensive evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Fail 2 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers step/inner sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member by upper shock absorber mounting excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers step/inner sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/lower edge of strut tower excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush deteriorated (bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked but not adversely affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails (inner edges) above rear axle corroded/getting weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside, prescribed areas & inner/outer sills corroding, also extensive evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Pass 17 Dec 2019 18,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section of windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer edges of chassis rail corroding above rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside slightly corroded (front & rear) with evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section of windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer edges of chassis rail corroding above rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside slightly corroded (front & rear) with evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 155,338 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper spring location corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer casing damaged where cable tied (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner and outer edges corroded located above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body/chassis underside front and rear corroding with evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Fail 5 Dec 2018 155,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in swept area in excess of 40mm outside of zone A (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember by swinging shackle assembly excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outrigger located in wheel arch excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of inner arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis rail located in engine compartment excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember by swinging shackle assembly excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper spring location corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable outer casing damaged where cable tied (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail inner and outer edges corroded located above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body/chassis underside front and rear corroding with evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Pass 3 Jan 2018 145,906 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body underside getting corroded at rear

exhaust centre silencer getting deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2017 145,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger mounting arae (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen cracked across swept area lower part of screen (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body underside getting corroded at rear

exhaust centre silencer getting deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,388 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust getting deteriorated

front windscreen damaged on nearside and offside by cracks and stone chips

Fail 5 Dec 2016 138,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust getting deteriorated

front windscreen damaged on nearside and offside by cracks and stone chips

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,895 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,490 miles

centre exhaust getting deteriorated

offside front screen has crack outside of swept area

Fail 9 Oct 2014 53,455 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust getting deteriorated

offside front screen has crack outside of swept area

Pass 1 Oct 2013 161,915 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

small crack in screen on offside front

Pass 27 Sep 2012 147,231 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen cracked on offside front

Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 111,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,496 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,810 miles

Damage to screen outside Zones A & B

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 47,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/s & n/s front brake discs worn

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 GUF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DV53 GUF, 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 GUF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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