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DV53 UEO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

247,944 mi
Last recorded247,944 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 247,944 miles

nearside outer sill rusting

oil leak from engine

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Nov 2015 245,778 miles

chassis

chassis rusting

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Nov 2014 244,246 miles

crack in screen in zone b

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 26 Nov 2013 241,696 miles

front brake discs wearing

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 241,676 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs wearing

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

rear shock absorbers starting to leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 230,496 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded but not sharp or structoral. Advosory only

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 230,496 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded but not sharp or structoral. Advosory only

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 213,319 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 213,308 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Near side wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 195,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 161,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 130,279 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 130,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,393 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,760 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 UEO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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