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DY53 WCV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

292,588 mi
Last recorded292,588 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 292,588 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 292,585 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left

Fail 25 Mar 2010 224,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 224,784 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 199,769 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 199,769 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 156,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 124,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 123,932 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 WCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

DY53 WCV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is DY53 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 WCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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