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DY53 JKF

2003 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,359 mi
Last recorded29,359 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 29,359 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 6,088 miles

nearside inner & outter sill corroded

play in offside and nearside front trackrodends

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 123,319 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 114,557 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2010 105,268 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s mirror glass broke

Pass 18 Sep 2009 95,408 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 87,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged but servicable

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2008 87,773 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged but servicable

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,791 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 JKF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JKF, 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 JKF registered?

DY53 JKF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DY53 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 JKF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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