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DV53 UJK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,211 mi
Last recorded151,211 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 151,211 miles

Corrosion To Both Inner And Outer Sills

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface Corrosion To Both Inner Arches And Chassis Rails

Surface Corrosion To Both Rear Chassis Rails, Cross Member And Offside Spring Mount And Shackle Area

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded Both Front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyre valves slightly deteriorated

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

surface corrosion to both front inner arches and chassis rails

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails, cross member and offside spring mount and shackle areas

Fail 24 Nov 2016 143,104 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyre valves slightly deteriorated

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

surface corrosion to both front inner arches and chassis rails

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails, cross member and offside spring mount and shackle areas

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,995 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 134,716 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside outer sill, nearside rear inner wheel arch and both front inner arches corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

offside rear bump stop missing

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails, front inner wings, rear chassis rails, both rear inner arches and floor pans and both outer sills

Fail 11 Nov 2014 134,714 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

nearside outer sill, nearside rear inner wheel arch and both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

offside rear bump stop missing

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails, front inner wings, rear chassis rails, both rear inner arches and floor pans and both outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2013 133,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

offside rear bump stop missing

slight imbalance on rear brakes

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails, both front inner wings, both rear chassis rails, both rear floorpans/inner arches and both outer sills

Fail 14 Nov 2013 133,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished but not exposing cord

offside rear bump stop missing

slight imbalance on rear brakes

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails, both front inner wings, both rear chassis rails, both rear floorpans/inner arches and both outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,866 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,922 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and rear outer sills corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail, both rear chassis rails, both inner sills, rear cross member and both outer sills

Fail 8 Nov 2011 129,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and rear outer sills corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail, both rear chassis rails, both inner sills, rear cross member and both outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2010 123,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play in O/S steering rod end at rack fixing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 101,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play in O/S steering rod end at rack fixing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 84,151 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 84,151 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,533 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 65,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,894 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 48,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UJK 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 60%.

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

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