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DY53 JGU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,418 mi
Last recorded73,418 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,418 miles

smoke on upper limit

Fail 22 Apr 2013 73,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper showing signs of wear

smoke on upper limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,211 miles

offside inner sill lip rusty and braking up slightly

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipe connectors rusty

evidence of past leak at nearside front cv boot

exhaust mounting brackets rusty

radiator support panel rusted and braking up

some rusting to chassis and crossmembers

Fail 14 Feb 2011 55,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakepipe connectors rusty

evidence of past leak at nearside front cv boot

exhaust mounting brackets rusty

offside inner sill lip rusty and braking up slightly

radiator support panel rusted and braking up

some rusting to chassis and crossmembers

Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,742 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 39,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,782 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 JGU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

DY53 JGU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is DY53 JGU safe to buy?

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