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DV53 UHB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,615 mi
Last recorded170,615 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 170,615 miles

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 25 Jun 2018 170,615 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2017 145,553 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 145,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 145,430 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tow bar area mount \leaf spring mount/ \chalked/ (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front spring hanger \chalked/ (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger \chalked/ (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe \chalked/ (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 143,287 miles

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

n/s/f and o/sf inner sills starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 143,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f and o/sf inner sills starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 141,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,401 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 135,745 miles

both front and rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

rear cross member slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

second hand coil spring fitted to nearside front (slightly corroded)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 135,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front and rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slightly corroded

centre exhaust section slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

rear cross member slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,031 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 120,640 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 120,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,842 miles

all four tyres on the limit

Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all four tyres on the limit

Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,389 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,053 miles

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

slight play in near side track rod end

Pass 23 Nov 2006 45,188 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 UHB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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