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DV53 GWL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,699 mi
Last recorded136,699 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 136,699 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 136,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy on exhaust (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back spring mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres getting low

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 123,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 123,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 114,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis corroding.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake cables deteriorating.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,932 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 93,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 77,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,132 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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