MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion BODY (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion BODY (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion BODY (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion BODY (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack-end (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine fuse box cover missing
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
exhaust silencer surround parting
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine fuse box cover missing
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
exhaust silencer surround parting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front bumper surport bracket on chassis corroded on o/s front
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front bumper surport bracket on chassis corroded on o/s front
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise
o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise
rear springs weak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear springs weak
1.front tyres wearing low on tread 2.o/s rear tyre worn on edge 3.wear on front brake discs 4.front x member damaged and poor
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber starting split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber starting split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
brake pedel rubber starting split
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 BLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DY53 BLZ, 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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DY53 BLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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