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DY53 JWA

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

349,834 mi
Last recorded349,834 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2019 349,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Cab steps insecure under sill corroded and holed (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s door mirror missimg

Pass 30 Mar 2018 339,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 339,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 331,659 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 331,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 2 rear seats (5.2.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 328,757 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 328,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 324,436 miles

both front and rear number plates cracking ands delaminating.

corrosion located on both inner/outter sills,chassis,underbody,suspension,exhaust,brakes

corrosion located on both vehicle chassis legs located under bonnet.

corrosion located on n/s/f and both rear inner wheel arches.

vehicle exhaust outter skins splitting.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 324,433 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and rear number plates cracking ands delaminating.

corrosion located on both inner/outter sills,chassis,underbody,suspension,exhaust,brakes

corrosion located on both vehicle chassis legs located under bonnet.

corrosion located on n/s/f and both rear inner wheel arches.

n/s/f mirror glass damaged.

o/s/f mirror glass has a temporey

vehicle exhaust outter skins splitting.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 321,435 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 321,435 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 306,280 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 306,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 298,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 281,009 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

two sections of high level warning light out

Pass 11 Dec 2009 245,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 219,879 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 183,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 183,473 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 146,600 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 146,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 108,589 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 JWA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver 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 JWA, 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 JWA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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