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DY53 JUF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,193 mi
Last recorded186,193 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 186,193 miles

nearside front lower door step corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 181,136 miles

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

brake pipes greased

towball missing

underbody chassis corroding/covered in grease making full inspection difficult

Fail 6 Apr 2017 181,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

towball missing

underbody chassis corroding/covered in grease making full inspection difficult

Pass 15 Feb 2016 176,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 175,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 174,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 173,712 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 172,491 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 172,484 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 151,036 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 151,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 130,054 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 130,050 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 91,860 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 72,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 72,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JUF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

DY53 JUF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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