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FD53 DVH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,174 mi
Last recorded135,174 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 DVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 135,174 miles

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING, HAND BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL ON LIMIT, EMITTS SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE ON ACCELERATION

Fail 10 Mar 2015 135,118 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS RUSTING, FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING, HAND BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL ON LIMIT, EMITTS SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE ON ACCELERATION

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,339 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,088 miles

sills has bubbels of corrosion

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes covers in sealant

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,729 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,727 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,693 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

slight damage to exhaust middle box

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 90,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

slight damage to exhaust middle box

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside number plate lamp dim (repaired at time of test)

oil leaks

very slight play in offside rack end

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,337 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)

nearside number plate lamp dim (repaired at time of test)

oil leaks

very slight play in offside rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,284 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 120,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 61,265 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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FD53 DVH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 FD53 DVH, 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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FD53 DVH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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