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DV53 NGZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,546 mi
Last recorded190,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 190,546 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 158,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 148,091 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 148,026 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 125,759 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,514 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on tread (no ply/cords exposed)

o/s/f brake disc scored

slight dampness on steering rack (no apparent leak)

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

slight wear on clutch pedal rubber

spare wheel missing from carrier

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2010 102,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on tread (no ply/cords exposed)

o/s/f brake disc scored

slight dampness on steering rack (no apparent leak)

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

slight wear on clutch pedal rubber

spare wheel missing from carrier

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 85,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,904 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 NGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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