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DY53 JVD

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,324 mi
Last recorded116,324 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JVD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 114,675 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,415 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 91,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 87,215 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 78,512 miles

some rust under van

Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,422 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near jacking (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near leaf spring mount 3 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near leaf spring mount 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,580 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,396 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,396 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,109 miles

rear no plate worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,402 miles

chassis rails corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,092 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,398 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 JVD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVD, 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 JVD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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