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DY53 BLZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

168,422 mi
Last recorded168,422 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 168,422 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 168,422 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 160,164 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 160,164 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,548 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 148,523 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 133,212 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 133,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 119,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 119,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,979 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 109,979 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 98,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,118 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,813 miles

rear springs weak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,108 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 45,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,446 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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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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