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DY53 JVF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

117,646 mi
Last recorded117,646 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill down the side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner & outer sills down the side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Both Front suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded / Blistered up but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded / Blistered up but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Very slight oil leak

Front radiator support panel is corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 113,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Outer sill corroded

Offside Mid Out-rigger corroded at connection point to chassis

Offside Out-rigger corroded at connection point to chassis mid-rear

Offside Rear Outer Outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2025 113,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg upper corroded around manufacturing hole near engine mounting, hole enlarged but not reduced structurally rigidity or weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Mid out rigger corroded at connection point to chassis

Offside Mid-rear out rigger corroded at connection point to chassis

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2024 112,249 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 112,249 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,842 miles

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

full exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 3 Jun 2021 111,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

full exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front sil step corroded

Offside Rear Outer sil corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test. 11seats fitted including drivers.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,496 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front sil step corroded

Offside Rear Outer sil corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test. 11seats fitted including drivers.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,602 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 103,546 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play middle prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,493 miles

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2016 101,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,461 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,029 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 100,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from rear hose to o/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/f hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,768 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 90,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 78,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,349 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 68,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,286 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,219 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 JVF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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