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DW53 REC

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW53 REC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024
Pass 28 Feb 2023
Pass 10 Feb 2022 197,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 194,145 miles

ALL VEHICLE UNDER BODY FRONT TO BACK HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

ALL WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 192,331 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 187,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 182,285 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 177,744 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 240,414 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 240,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 231,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 219,783 miles

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

oil contamination from vacume pump ( non component related )

Pass 7 Sep 2012 193,542 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 170,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 142,477 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 117,749 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,812 miles

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

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

diesel on top of engine cannot see a leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,939 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 88,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,440 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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DW53 REC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DW53 REC, 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 DW53 REC registered?

DW53 REC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is DW53 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW53 REC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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