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DV53 NFM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,254 mi
Last recorded147,254 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 147,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 137,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side front brake slight bind.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 137,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Off side front brake slight bind.

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2017

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2016 135,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill and wheel arch repaired with body filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill and wheel arch repaired with filler (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 127,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,771 miles

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

o/s rear wheelarch corrored

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,960 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering fluid level below max mark but above min

slight damage to front no.plate

slight damage to n/s/f rim

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,959 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering fluid level below max mark but above min

slight damage to front no.plate

slight damage to n/s/f rim

spare wheel missing

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,718 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,003 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,003 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,601 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,345 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 NFM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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