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DY53 VYZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,725 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,725 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,838 miles

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

exhaust silencer outer skin badly rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,151 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,565 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 79,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear brake pipes greased when presented

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,616 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,583 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 62,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,814 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,192 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 45,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,902 miles

n/s/r outline marker lamp inop †

Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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