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DY53 JOU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2022 129,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills covered in under seal

general age related corrosion to under body

Fail 3 Oct 2020 116,988 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area marked in red (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area marked in red (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion to under body

Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear compensator valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure surport strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired o/s n/s corroded around body mounts body insure and weak (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached inscure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded close to prescribed area no seats fitted in rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s very weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine power steering pump area

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,934 miles

Body not fully secure rear tipper badly corroded around mountain point various places STRONG ADVISE (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose to valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s parking brake performance only just met requirements appears requires adjustment

o/s n/s outer sills weak corrodeing not within prescribed areas

Fail 12 Sep 2019 112,933 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s innerwing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s n/s (6.2.3 (a))

Body not fully secure rear tipper badly corroded around mountain point various places STRONG ADVISE (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear brake hose to valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s parking brake performance only just met requirements appears requires adjustment

o/s n/s outer sills weak corrodeing not within prescribed areas

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,960 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 106,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os,ns torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged os,ns catching wheels (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel os.ns low (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,838 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside body chassis badly corroded

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

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

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

Offside body chassis badly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear crewcab seats not fitted at time of test

Rear parkbrake performance only just met limits may require attention soon

outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 101,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside body chassis badly corroded

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

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

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

Offside body chassis badly corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear crewcab seats not fitted at time of test

Rear parkbrake performance only just met limits may require attention soon

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear door will not open from out side

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats or seat belts at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolts (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion pillar (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail board (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear door will not open from out side

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

no rear seats or seat belts at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,484 miles

Body has slight corrosion cab floor crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable support crossmember (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside sidemarker lights not working

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

brake pedal rubber worn, clutch rubber missing

prop centre bearing worn

rear seats removed at time of test

serious oil leak

tipper body subframe corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions flat and crack in inner wall (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim, wrong bulb (1.2.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion silencer outer skin (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion cab floor crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable support crossmember (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside sidemarker lights not working

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

brake pedal rubber worn, clutch rubber missing

prop centre bearing worn

rear seats removed at time of test

serious oil leak

tipper body subframe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

the nsr and osr tipper body is very corroed and holed

Fail 8 Aug 2014 74,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

the nsr and osr tipper body is very corroed and holed

the nsr lower out er sill to door step is corroded and holed but not in a prescribed areas

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,794 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 69,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,601 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 53,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,700 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chip in windscreen on o/s

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,397 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,379 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 JOU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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