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DV53 NDG

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,358 mi
Last recorded224,358 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 224,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

all affected areas have been welded and undersealed

both wishbones replaced with second hand wishbones, however they are also worn but not excessively

Fail 22 Jan 2021 224,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Corrosion under body, all components crumbling at touch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting All components corroded, crumbling at touch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 220,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill heavily repaired and under sealed

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill heavily repaired and under sealed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2016 216,056 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under seealed

Fail 12 Apr 2016 216,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre / rear chassis rail outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top bearing (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear floors / inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under seealed

Pass 19 Sep 2014 211,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 207,919 miles

egr pipe is in poor condition,

front no plate is in poor condition.

there is corrosion in rear chassis area.

Pass 8 May 2013 206,187 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 206,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 202,545 miles

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

exhaust outer skin coming away

o/s/r chassie rail croded but not holed

Pass 24 May 2011 197,467 miles

n/s sill is slightly corroded.

Pass 8 May 2010 192,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 170,228 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 118,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 92,532 miles

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

the coolent level is very low

Fail 14 Nov 2006 92,532 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

the coolent level is very low.

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 NDG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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