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328,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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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