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DV53 UKT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,294 mi
Last recorded173,294 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UKT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 173,294 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 173,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 149,361 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 125,112 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,366 miles

corrosion holes in both sides inner foot steps but outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,548 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 72,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,945 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,828 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,699 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 36,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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 UKT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKT, 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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What year was DV53 UKT registered?

DV53 UKT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is DV53 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 UKT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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