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DY53 JWE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,298 mi
Last recorded207,298 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 207,298 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step and valance (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both front inner valances corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 190,117 miles

Corrosion to under body and extensive old repairs.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 190,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 176,175 miles

Nearside Front step holed

Offside Front step holed

Offside Rear sill holed

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 175,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innert and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front step holed

Offside Front step holed

Offside Rear sill holed

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 160,439 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 160,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 143,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 135,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 126,927 miles

windscreen damaged outside of swept area, and not in the drivers view.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 119,449 miles

ADVISE CORROSION UNDERNEATH ADVISE SCHULTZ UNDERSEAL

ADVISE NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE ON OUTER SHOULDER

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 119,449 miles

ADVISE CORROSION UNDERNEATH ADVISE SCHULTZ UNDERSEAL

ADVISE NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE ON OUTER SHOULDER

Pass 12 Nov 2009 110,923 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 JWE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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