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DY53 WDL

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,393 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 108,383 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,116 miles

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

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

under side rusting

Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,087 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

under side rusting

Pass 1 Oct 2011 74,477 miles

n/side rear brake slightly sticking

o/side and n/side steering rack ends slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,146 miles

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

sligth movement in n/side rack end

Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,123 miles

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

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

sligth movement in n/side rack end

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,028 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,880 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight warn o/side front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,880 miles

slight warn o/side front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,207 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 41,207 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,562 miles

front brake discs corroding

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 WDL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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