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DY53 SJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,994 mi
Last recorded128,994 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 128,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 128,907 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 128,874 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

just passed hand brake 17 % 5

Pass 15 Mar 2022 128,865 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

welding repairs been carried out and heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Mar 2022 128,861 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off side inner sill been repaired and under sealed

Pass 4 Mar 2020 128,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 128,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 128,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 128,515 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,108 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 127,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,535 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 127,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body marker lights damaged and not working

Pass 11 Oct 2013 126,762 miles

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

Fail 10 Oct 2013 126,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre propshaft bearing collapsed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 126,057 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 126,057 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

oil leak at tipper mechanism

propshaft mounting rubbers worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 123,594 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 123,594 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,673 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 111,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 90,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,407 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 82,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 73,788 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 SJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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