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DV53 UCG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,574 mi
Last recorded99,574 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 99,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear outer sills dented

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

brake anti slip slightly split

few signs of body filler used

slight corrosion around vehicle

steering inner joints slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018

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

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

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

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear outer sills dented

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

brake anti slip slightly split

slight corrosion around vehicle

steering inner joints slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear chassis slightly corroded

brake anti slip slightly split

offside centre body dented

offside outer sills slightly corroded

oil leak

rear crossmember slightly corroded

slight corrosion around vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2017

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp casing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear casing missing (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear chassis slightly corroded

brake anti slip slightly split

offside centre body dented

offside outer sills slightly corroded

oil leak

rear crossmember slightly corroded

slight corrosion around vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,682 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

brake anti slip slightly split

offside front inner sill slightly dented

offside rear inner sills slightly dented

slight corrosion around vehicle

slight scratch on front windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2016 92,677 miles

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

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp casing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front inner sill slightly dented

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

brake anti slip slightly split

offside rear inner sills slightly dented

slight corrosion around vehicle

slight scratch on front windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2015 78,514 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2015 78,514 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 78,448 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,624 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,893 miles

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

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

handbrake high on travel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,813 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 40,252 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 UCG 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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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