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DV53 UGJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,914 mi
Last recorded148,914 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 148,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion step area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 144,792 miles

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

Oil leak ()

underneath of vehicle in a rusty condition

Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,126 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 138,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 132,588 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 132,342 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 127,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,610 miles

N/S mirror has slight damage not affectting view

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,216 miles

n/s mirror has slight damage but not affecting view

Fail 19 Apr 2010 104,371 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Apr 2010 104,371 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 87,347 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 87,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,182 miles

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

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

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

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 UGJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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