MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at back mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at back mounting (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at forward mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Both sills slightly corroded
Chassis slightly corroded
Floor slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front doorsteps slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside sill excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
Rear floor excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
Windscreen damaged but not seriously affecting driver's view of the road
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner valance (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
brake pipes slightly corroded (front to rear)
oil leak
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front brake pipe up to flexi pipe slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV53 NFR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NFR, 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 NFR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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