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DY53 JYC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

241,350 mi
Last recorded241,350 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 241,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear leaf spring mount, chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate on outer sill spot welded on. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside inner sill has plate which appears to be bonded on with adhesive, but cannot prove it is a repair for a hole

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front cabin step box corroded through on inside

Pass 13 Feb 2018 227,826 miles

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 2 Feb 2018 227,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 209,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 209,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor within 30cm of shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill within 30cm of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

park brake cables not returning in hubs

Pass 15 Feb 2016 189,827 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 189,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 170,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 170,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 151,497 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 131,160 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,878 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 JYC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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