MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
front registration plate cracked
rear tyres slightly distorted
brake pads worn close to limit
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on brake pipes
general corrosion of bodywork
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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