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DY53 GUK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

328,987 mi
Last recorded328,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 328,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

engine has oil and diesel seepage

rear chassis legs corroded

rear floor pan holed and corroded by wheel archs

Fail 16 Apr 2018 328,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

engine has oil and diesel seepage

rear chassis legs corroded

rear floor pan holed and corroded by wheel archs

Pass 31 May 2017 324,955 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both sides (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner arches corroded

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

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

camper converted

side door bolted shut bed there

Fail 23 May 2017 324,948 miles

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

N/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arched damaged corroded and holed not to prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sliding door bolted shut.

Trailer socket damaged.

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged.

o/s/f seat foam damaged.

Fail 16 May 2017 324,925 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed Rear doors (6.2.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

N/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arched damaged corroded and holed not to prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sliding door bolted shut.

Trailer socket damaged.

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged.

o/s/f seat foam damaged.

Pass 5 May 2016 318,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut

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

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 May 2016 318,737 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut

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

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Apr 2015 306,853 miles

NS Door mirror damaged

NS loading door deteriorated and secured with padlock

Oil leaks

Play detected at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 306,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

NS Door mirror damaged

NS loading door deteriorated and secured with padlock

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leaks

Play detected at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 297,294 miles

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

OSR Tyre cut on outer sidewall, no cords visable

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear prop bush/bearing deteriorated

Slight play at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Temp repair to secure ns sliding door

Fail 5 Dec 2013 297,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

OSR Parking brake slightly lazey

OSR Tyre cut on outer sidewall, no cords visable

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear prop bush/bearing deteriorated

Slight play at rear wheels, suspect half shafts

Temp repair to secure ns sliding door

Pass 3 Dec 2012 281,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front brake discs slightly warped

Fail 1 Dec 2012 281,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 12 Oct 2011 270,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f anti roll bolt bent on thread

Fail 7 Oct 2011 270,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f anti roll bolt bent on thread

Pass 7 Oct 2010 256,609 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not exposing cords

steering rack choked up with mud

Fail 7 Oct 2010 256,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre has a cut but not exposing cords

steering rack choked up with mud

Pass 2 Oct 2009 249,322 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 249,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 230,415 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 230,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 230,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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 GUK 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 50%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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