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DY53 GUJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 149,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,264 miles

front brake pads thin

nail in o/s/r tyre

wiper blades need replacing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 130,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads thin

nail in o/s/r tyre

wiper blades need replacing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,688 miles

small hole in o/s rear lamp

Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 118,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 100,807 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 100,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,525 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,048 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 271,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corroded front near side wing.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 263,241 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 263,125 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 256,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 256,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 238,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

spare low 2.0mm

Pass 28 Sep 2007 238,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

spare low 2.0mm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 184,311 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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GUJ, 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 DY53 GUJ registered?

DY53 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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