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DY53 JHF

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,958 mi
Last recorded160,958 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JHF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 160,958 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 19 Feb 2018 155,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded below chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 155,071 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers step (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded below chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 155,069 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamps illuminate when brake pedal is depressed (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Above axle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Behind leaf spring front mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Visible at rear of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 147,590 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)

under sealed in places

Fail 8 Jan 2015 144,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 132,872 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 123,635 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 108,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 91,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,828 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,268 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,726 miles

front registration plate cracked

rear tyres slightly distorted

brake pads worn close to limit

Fail 28 Aug 2007 62,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pads worn close to limit

front registration plate cracked

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 25 Aug 2007 62,096 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

general corrosion of bodywork

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,954 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)

front o/s drivesaft support bearing securing cap missing †

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 JHF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JHF, 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 JHF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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