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DY53 WGD

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,205 mi
Last recorded245,205 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 245,205 miles

inner cills corroded play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2016 228,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind from wheel

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat support bracket broken/centre pipe clamp loose

Fail 10 Mar 2016 228,209 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind from wheel

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat support bracket broken/centre pipe clamp loose

Pass 28 Feb 2015 209,220 miles

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)

nearside outer sill in poor condition

offside outer sill in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2015 209,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

nearside outer sill in poor condition

offside outer sill in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2014 205,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 200,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

number plate lights dim

rear wiper blades missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 200,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

number plate lights dim

rear wiper blades missing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 188,615 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 135,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 89,859 miles

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2007 89,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2006 63,681 miles

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

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 WGD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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