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BD53 AWC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,109 mi
Last recorded185,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 185,109 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 185,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 176,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 176,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 172,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 172,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 163,933 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 163,928 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 158,465 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 158,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 152,281 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 152,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 136,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 115,528 miles

front windscreen as a small crack ,centre bottom

offside front tyre as slight wear on inside edge

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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BD53 AWC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD53 AWC, 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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BD53 AWC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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