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DV53 WPU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,042 mi
Last recorded144,042 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 144,042 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

chassis showing corrosion

heavily wax oiled and undersealed

n/s/f inner arch heavily corroded but not stuctual

o/s/f inner arch heavily corroded but not structual

Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,510 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 137,510 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 131,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 125,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front & rear.. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front & rear.. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack assembly (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack assembly.. (2.2.B.1f)

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

unable to test brakes due to excessifly corroded brake pipe..

various brake pipes greased..

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,901 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 119,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 114,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 114,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 108,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bonnet slighty damaged requires attention soon

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

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

oil leak around engine

rear differential casing slighty corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2012 108,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bonnet slighty damaged requires attention soon

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

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

oil leak around engine

rear differential casing slighty corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2011 97,635 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre box and back box outer casings corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,699 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside number plate light dim

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both hand brake cables secured by wire

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate requires attention soon

nearside rear secondary side light inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,170 miles

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

front number plate slioghty discoloured

nearside rear body marker light inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,256 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 36,256 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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 WPU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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