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DY53 GVN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

198,914 mi
Last recorded198,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 198,914 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 198,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner amd outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 196,553 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 196,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 191,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 188,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 188,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 185,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded and thin in places

front steps and inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 175,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under body corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,791 miles

nearside wishbone,rear bush split from bonding

rear cross axle brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 157,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 134,531 miles

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

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

slight play in offside rear lower wishbone bush

Fail 18 Sep 2013 134,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

slight play in offside rear lower wishbone bush

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,423 miles

n/s/f tyre low in centre

o/s/f wishbone rear bush split from bonding

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,722 miles

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

front brake discs worn / lipped

front suspension leaning to one side

nearside rear lamp broken & covered with lens tape

Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front suspension leaning to one side

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,407 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,024 miles

ADVISE NSF+OSF TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 26 Aug 2009 70,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,536 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)

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,362 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 59,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE O/S/R OUTER SILL DAMAGED

ADVISE SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,045 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 47,045 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 33,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,774 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 GVN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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