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DV53 NFZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,364 mi
Last recorded160,364 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 160,364 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2022 160,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

areas of light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2021 152,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 146,327 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing heavily repaired can not fully see repair

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 142,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing heavily repaired can not fully see repair

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 137,693 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 137,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 135,422 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded under air filter houseing

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear corrosion appearing to chassis rail

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 135,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded under air filter houseing

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Offside Rear corrosion appearing to chassis rail

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 130,617 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in offside front drum stick in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2013 126,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 122,893 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,990 miles

windscreen stone chiped

Pass 28 Sep 2010 115,459 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 115,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 111,707 miles

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

Window screen stone chiped

Pass 5 Sep 2009 111,707 miles

Window screen stone chiped

Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,333 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 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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