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ExpiredMileage
117,646 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
full exhaust corroded but not blowing
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
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.
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.
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))
oil leak
oil leak
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
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)
engine oil leak
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
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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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