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WA53 SFN

2003 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,788 mi
Last recorded176,788 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Iveco Daily107,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 SFN
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 176,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 176,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 176,787 miles

Nearside Front Blind spot mirror missing.

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill near fuel tank. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 176,787 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting In front of rear wheel, out rigger/ inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Under bonnet on inner wing under bulkhead. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting In front of rear wheel, out rigger/ inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Blind spot mirror missing.

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill near fuel tank. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 176,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 176,787 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure damaged U bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 174,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n s rear hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2022 174,961 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

n s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 28 May 2021 171,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 171,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mount outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mount outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 79% o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 171,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 171,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 167,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2019 167,493 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on o/s head lamp (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated rear axle hub seal excessive leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake lever has long travel

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 163,088 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced wet inside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside centre side marker light not working

exhaust baffles loose

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Fail 7 Mar 2018 162,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced wet inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front side marker light not working

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside centre side marker light not working

exhaust baffles loose

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 10 Mar 2017 159,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

both rear spring rear eye bushes worn

steel plates under front subframe rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2017 159,317 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted insecure (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure base (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

both rear spring rear eye bushes worn

n/s/r tyre flat

steel plates under front subframe rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2016 153,951 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember area (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all 4 eye bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 153,941 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position door top catch pin missing (6.4.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system excessively tight lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember area (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all 4 eye bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 143,309 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

baffles loose in rear exhaust

rear hub seals leaking

Fail 22 Jan 2015 142,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear hub oil seal leaking.

Smoke test not done due to pipe broken out of midd silencer.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,551 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 127,551 miles

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,400 miles

N/s/r hub oil seal leaking slightly.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,575 miles

Hand brake has long travel.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,076 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/r hub seal slightly leaking.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 92,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/r hub seal slightly leaking.

o/s/r hub bearing not checked due to brake binding.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 79,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,308 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 63,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on in dash

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,846 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 43,845 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,684 miles

see advisory note 851245927083

Fail 25 Jan 2007 30,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Iveco Daily?

Based on 817,098 MOT tests across 76,231 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
8,167
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
76,231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,319
Registration plate lamp not working 38,656
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,483
position lamp(s) not working 25,160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24,468
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WA53 SFN is a 2003 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 107,324 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 Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 SFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WA53 SFN is a 2003 Iveco Daily, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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