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BD53 AYH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

120,366 mi
Last recorded120,366 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,961 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,318 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,458 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 126,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,000 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,840 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion on inner disc

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,798 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,243 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,871 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing rough

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 AYH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 AYH registered?

BD53 AYH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BD53 AYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 AYH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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