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DV53 WRJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,943 mi
Last recorded143,943 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,943 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 143,921 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 141,910 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,062 miles

Front Inner arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 135,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 129,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 129,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced foot step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

both side sills in poor condition

front and rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

under vehicle have marks of filler

Pass 4 Aug 2017 122,276 miles

Front and rear brake lines showing signs of rust

Heavily undersealed

Slight play in rear half shaft

Fail 13 Jul 2017 122,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer steps (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer steps (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 116,918 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 116,908 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,057 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,857 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 99,832 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2010 94,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 83,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2006 55,947 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 WRJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WRJ, 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 WRJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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