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BD53 BGF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,121 miles

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

o/s r tyre bad cut outer.

rear body /tipping bed badly corroded.

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Fail 18 Jan 2018 119,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

o/s r tyre bad cut outer.

rear body /tipping bed badly corroded.

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,887 miles

corrosion to rear of body

n/s lower step corrosion outside prescribed area

Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords canvas showing (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear of body

n/s lower step corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,249 miles

Centre creak from rack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 103,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre creak from rack

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 96,683 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 96,683 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,612 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,929 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 72,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,142 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,268 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 42,268 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BGF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BGF, 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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What year was BD53 BGF registered?

BD53 BGF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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