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DY53 SNX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,393 mi
Last recorded217,393 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 217,393 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 217,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 192,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper centre loose on fixings

o/s/f abs ring split

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends slight play

rear propshaft u-joint slight play

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 26 Oct 2011 192,823 miles

o/s/f abs ring split

front bumper centre loose on fixings

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends slight play

rear propshaft u-joint slight play

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 19 Oct 2010 168,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 168,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 141,950 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2009 141,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2008 104,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 97,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,638 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,740 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 SNX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SNX, 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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What year was DY53 SNX registered?

DY53 SNX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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