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DY53 WFK

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,509 mi
Last recorded145,509 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WFK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2015 145,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 145,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,889 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 100,422 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,199 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 93,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,101 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fluffing and fraying on the drivers seat belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,546 miles

Nearside seat belt fluffed and frayed

Slight damage to windscreen zone b

Fail 13 Sep 2007 55,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside seat belt fluffed and frayed

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage to windscreen zone b

Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,870 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 WFK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 WFK registered?

DY53 WFK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DY53 WFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 WFK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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