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DY53 JVE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,667 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 97,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch under wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced over axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,207 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,677 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 91,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,999 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 88,999 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,335 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 81,335 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 75,705 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 75,705 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,054 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 69,054 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 61,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,612 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,557 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,435 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 25,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 JVE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

DY53 JVE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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