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DV53 WRC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,063 mi
Last recorded255,063 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 255,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 250,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion at nearside & offside sills.

corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch within 30 cm of seat fixing,no rear seats fitted at time of test.

corrosion at offside centre chassis.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 250,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion at nearside & offside sills.

corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch within 30 cm of seat fixing,no rear seats fitted at time of test.

corrosion at offside centre chassis.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 243,650 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of rear chassis and cross-member (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 243,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front step/inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear leaf springs front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of rear chassis and cross-member (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 232,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencers deteriorated and rear leaking just passable (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

n/s/ reg plate light lens missing

o/s/f step corroded to excess but not in delegated area

oil leak

oil on dipstick close to minimum mark

Pass 5 Nov 2014 219,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate light lens missing.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 209,162 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 209,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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 WRC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WRC, 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 WRC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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