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DY53 WAO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WAO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

window slightly cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury spring hanger (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

window slightly cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2020

Brake cable damaged brake cable broken and insufficantly repaired (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crossmember around filler neck area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

horn insecure

several patches of corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Nov 2019

Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broken and insufficantly repaired (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring rear hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

several patches of corrosion under neath vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 158,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,274 miles

vehicle dirty underside and corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion drivers seat base

engine oil leak

front silencer deteriated

hanbrake cable corroded and linkage support x member corroded

hole and corrosion n/s/ outer sill

n/s mirror head covers missing mirror repaired

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriated

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops insecure

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded and swelling above rear axle

uanable to examine van body floors as water tank and pumps fitted

welding and repaires to drivers step area

Fail 21 Nov 2016 157,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion drivers seat base

engine oil leak

hanbrake cable corroded and linkage support x member corroded

hole and corrosion n/s/ outer sill

n/s mirror head covers missing mirror repaired

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops insecure

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded and swelling above rear axle

vehicle dirty underside and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 155,126 miles

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

offside front outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2015 155,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside door (5.2.6)

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

offside front outer sill damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 147,270 miles

Oil leak

corrosion inside offside front door

nearside outer sill excessively corroded but not within perscribed areas

offside outer sill damaged

underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2014 147,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion inside offside front door

nearside outer sill excessively corroded but not within perscribed areas

offside outer sill damaged

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 143,975 miles

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

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

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

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)

brake pedal pad anti slip deteriated

chassiss swelling and corroded obove rear axle o/s and n/s

corrosion to chassiss at o/s/r and n/s/r shackle brackets perscribed area

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r chassiss at anchor bracket mnting perscribed area

n/s mirror head damaged

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 138,493 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 138,493 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres badly perished

advise both rear tyres worn badly on the inner edge

advise n/s mirror outer casing missing

Pass 19 Nov 2011 131,337 miles

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

advise on n/s mirror cracked outer casing.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 131,337 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise on n/s mirror cracked outer casing.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 122,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 122,761 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 112,013 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 103,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,139 miles

Discs worn/corroded.

OSR brake reduced effort

Slight bind osr brake.

pads worn

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 WAO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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