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DY53 JNZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,222 mi
Last recorded180,222 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 180,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 166,121 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 166,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear spring hanger as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear os rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,622 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 159,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 132,478 miles

n/s rear chassi leg corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 132,478 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s rear chassi leg corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,765 miles

corrosion n/s inner and outer sills

Fail 20 Sep 2013 119,763 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion n/s inner and outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,059 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 104,059 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,237 miles

n/s rear tyre tread low inside ;outside edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 92,236 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre tread low inside ;outside edges

Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,392 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,392 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,926 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 JNZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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