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WA53 RKE

2003 Iveco Turbo Daily

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

157,328 mi
Last recorded157,328 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Iveco Turbo Daily102,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 RKE
MakeIveco
ModelTurbo Daily
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 157,328 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 157,328 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 145,834 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 145,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel incorrectly mounted

Offside Front wheel incorrectly mounted

Fail 10 Mar 2025 145,829 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg front of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 132,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 132,617 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 118,948 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general light corrosion in body and chassis

Fail 9 Mar 2023 118,948 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of cab area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back of cab area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general light corrosion in body and chassis

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower corner of cab inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 108,375 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in engine bay as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower corner of cab inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,279 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below washer bottle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 98,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By rear suspension arm mount in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security below washer bottle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,709 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,023 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 92,467 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear from flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

195/65R16C

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s side marker lights not working

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,881 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 87,881 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,140 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 17 Feb 2014 86,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front lower arms begining to corrode

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/f brake begining to bind

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,666 miles

both front lower arms begining to corrode

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/f brake begining to bind

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,605 miles

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,992 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 70,992 miles

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

n/s/r pad wear wire insecure to pad

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,858 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f metal brake pipe begining to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,100 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,100 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,248 miles

n/s/r inner & o/s/r outer tyres 3mm n/s/r outer tyre 2mm

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,439 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 5mm on inner edge

n/s/r inner tyre worn to 3mm

How Reliable is the Iveco Turbo Daily?

Based on 3,958 MOT tests across 606 vehicles.

61.5%
Pass Rate
4,866
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 488
Brake pipe excessively corroded 369
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 258
Registration plate lamp not working 230
parking brake recording little or no effort 213
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WA53 RKE is a 2003 Iveco Turbo Daily in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2003 Iveco Turbo Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 102,888 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 Iveco Turbo Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 488 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Turbo Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Iveco Turbo Daily is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA53 RKE is a 2003 Iveco Turbo Daily, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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