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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above the axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by gearbox 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle of sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above the axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including brake pipes
Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including brake pipes
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings over axel (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring ancradge (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring accradge (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only little effort (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner trim missing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember x2 (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded/rear crossmember corroded.
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded/rear crossmember corroded.
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to n/s sill
deep cut to o/s rear tyre side wall
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion to n/s sill
deep cut to o/s rear tyre side wall
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear lower cross member corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear outer seat belt buckle damaged plastic casing missing and only just usable
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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DY53 JYD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 JYD, 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 JYD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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