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DY53 WCP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,746 mi
Last recorded125,746 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 125,746 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle & body panels

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area

heavy corrosion to vehicle outer panels

nearside front tyre is perished

Fail 5 Apr 2018 122,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area

heavy corrosion to vehicle outer panels

nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,399 miles

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

corrosion and damage to both inner & outer sills

Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion and damage to both inner & outer sills

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,257 miles

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn out on inner edges

nearside and offside front tyres punctured

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

windscreen cracked outside of zone 'a' and within the swept area but not effecting drivers view

Fail 24 Mar 2016 116,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn out on inner edges

nearside and offside front tyres punctured

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

windscreen cracked outside of zone 'a' and within the swept area but not effecting drivers view

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,061 miles

old reapir and damage to near side outter sill

Pass 15 May 2014 102,225 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated.

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

n/s outer sill panel damaged.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,048 miles

advise seals heaverly under sealed

no oil temp taken dip stick broken

Fail 31 May 2013 88,211 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no oil temp taken dipstick broken

sills underseal;ed

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,171 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 45,835 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s mirror glass cracked and some damage n/s/r lightlens

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,835 miles

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

advise n/s mirror glass cracked and some damage n/s/r lightlens

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 WCP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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