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DV53 NGJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,646 mi
Last recorded97,646 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,646 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 97,646 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s# inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/front innner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,135 miles

slight play noticed in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,257 miles

Body has slight corrosion in various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side in various areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,814 miles

N/S & O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S & O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 132,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 122,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 108,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 108,471 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 104,910 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND TYRE IS PERISHED

NS LOAD DOOR IS LOOKED SHUT

NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LLEGAL MIN AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

Fail 7 May 2011 104,879 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADDED 1.5L OF OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

FILLED UP WASHERS

NS LOAD DOOR IS LOOKED SHUT

NSF OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LLEGAL MIN AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND TYRE IS PERISHED

SCREEN DAMAGE IS IN TEST LIMITS

Pass 4 May 2010 101,955 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 101,953 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/s/r + n/s/r tyres perishing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,344 miles

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

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 21 Jul 2008 83,102 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,155 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 61,627 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 NGJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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