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DV53 GWF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,024 mi
Last recorded158,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 158,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door (3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019

Corrossion, off-side entry step - next years mot fail?

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion off-side rear, wheel arch - hole!

corrosion, near-side rear, outer sill!

Pass 3 Apr 2018

corrosion in offside front inner wheel arch.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 147,983 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 141,817 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 141,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,530 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 139,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 134,976 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 134,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,636 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 125,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,036 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 103,603 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

driver seat has some movemont

front number plate marked

Fail 3 Jul 2009 90,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,883 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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DV53 GWF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV53 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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