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DY53 JGZ

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

222,239 mi
Last recorded222,239 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JGZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 222,239 miles

Coolant cap missing

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

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

Trailer Socket missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 202,999 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 202,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 178,609 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Cover missing from trailer socket

Rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Right hand front suspension lower wishbone rear bush starting to split

Right hand hand brake cable outer cover damaged

Slight "clonk"from right hand front coil spring upper mounting

Fail 19 Apr 2012 178,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake warning light on dash

Cover missing from trailer socket

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Right hand hand brake cable outer cover damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2011 152,029 miles

Cross member above spare wheel corroded

Inner tube fitted in left hand rear tubeless tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 152,029 miles

Cross member above spare wheel corroded

Inner tube fitted in left hand rear tubeless tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 144,123 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear exhaust sislencer deterating

Fail 21 Sep 2010 144,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Front number plate damaged

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

Rear exhaust sislencer deterating

Pass 10 Oct 2008 111,212 miles

Slight roughness in left hand front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Oct 2008 111,212 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight roughness in left hand front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,945 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,769 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 JGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ registered?

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

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