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DD53 OSS

2020 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,359 mi
Last recorded149,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford Transit39,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD53 OSS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 149,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners approx. 3mm thick, outers approx. 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at bottom of screen and multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

both door mirror indicator outer lenses are missing - not affecting lighting

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2026 149,359 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror - bulb missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners approx. 3mm thick, outers approx. 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack at bottom of screen and multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

both door mirror indicator outer lenses are missing - not affecting lighting

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2025 142,984 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom and stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2025 142,984 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror - bulb loose inside light unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom and stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4-6mm and has cut but not to cord on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside blind spot mirror glass is cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom and stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 121,531 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4-6mm and has cut but not to cord on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside blind spot mirror glass is cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom and stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are 3-4mm

viscous cooling fan is worn and noisy

Fail 9 Jun 2023 91,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are 3-4mm

viscous cooling fan is worn and noisy

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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DD53 OSS is a 2020 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2020 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 39,498 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 DD53 OSS, 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 6 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DD53 OSS is a 2020 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2020.

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