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BD53 BHN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,342 mi
Last recorded116,342 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,342 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer shell corrodded and breaking away

Nearside Rear axle bump stop broken

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey/rough

Offside Rear axle bump stop broken

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,596 miles

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

offside rear bump stop broken

Fail 15 Feb 2014 105,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 87,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 66,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,790 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,471 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 52,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,169 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BHN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

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

Is BD53 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 BHN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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