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DY53 SNU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,989 mi
Last recorded170,989 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 170,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area heavily misting of oil not dripping (2.3.3b)

o/s/f inner sill step corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to o/s body sills

slight corrosion to rear lower panel and n/s/r spring mounts

Fail 3 Apr 2017 170,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch corroded and holed in two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area heavily misting of oil not dripping (2.3.3b)

o/s/f inner sill step corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to o/s body sills

slight corrosion to rear lower panel and n/s/r spring mounts

Pass 18 Mar 2016 164,687 miles

both chassis rails rusted

play in steering rack nearside

Fail 18 Mar 2016 164,687 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both chassis rails rusted

front to rear brake pipe rusted

play in steering rack nearside

Pass 24 Feb 2015 157,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres perishing

rear panel and chaissis legs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 157,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all tyres perishing

rear panel and chaissis legs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 150,214 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 150,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 140,021 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 133,611 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,772 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 127,753 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 124,058 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front disc's, inner face slightly scored

front pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 115,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 75,021 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 SNU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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