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DY53 SOE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

189,148 mi
Last recorded189,148 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 189,148 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 189,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear leaf spring slight displacement

rear brake balance just in on light brake

Pass 14 Sep 2015 183,254 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 183,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from rear compensator to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both inner rear tyres cracked sidewall and rubbingon handbrake cable

Pass 21 Aug 2014 177,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 177,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 171,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 171,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 163,475 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2012 163,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2011 154,242 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 154,242 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 146,725 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 146,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 142,420 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 142,349 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 134,047 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 134,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,364 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 SOE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

DY53 SOE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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