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Offside chassis corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside chassis corroded
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside chassis corroded
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside chassis corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative when hazzards are on, no operation on offside (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outline marker lamp missing centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arches and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing holed and corroded
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and steps ect holed and corroded just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded and damaged
spanner and battery light on
various area of corrosion to cab in general
Emissions not tested oil just below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer wing corroded
Nearside Front outer wing holed and corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front inner wheel arches and front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both reversing lamps inoperative
exhaust corroded and dented
no rear seats fitted at time of tese
outer sills and steps holed ad corroded just out f prescribed areas
spanner and battery light on
various area of corrosion to cab in general
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested oil just below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front outer wing holed and corroded
both reversing lamps inoperative
exhaust corroded and dented
no rear seats fitted at time of tese
outer sills and steps holed ad corroded just out f prescribed areas
various area of corrosion to cab in general
Nearside Rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
both front metal brake pipes corroded
day running lights not working
rear body pivot nut loose
rear outer sill partially missing, holed and corroded outside prescribed areas
reverse lights not working
slight wiper marks to screen
Central Rear Seat belt missing missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim too high (3.5 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground 2 X inbetween chassis rails (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/75-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front metal brake pipes corroded
day running lights not working
rear body pivot nut loose
rear outer sill partially missing, holed and corroded outside prescribed areas
reverse lights not working
slight wiper marks to screen
Central Rear seat belt missing
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches corroded and holed but not structural (2.4.A.3)
battery and spanner light illuminated
inner outer sills floors ect corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Central Rear seat belt missing
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches corroded and holed but not structural (2.4.A.3)
battery and spanner light illuminated
inner outer sills floors ect corroded but not within prescribed area
battery light illuminated
front inner arches holed and corroded but not structural
inner and outer sills holed and corroded but not structural
offside rear mudguard missing
rear chassis corroded
rear suspension mountings have slight corrosion
some parts of rear suspension slightly corroded
Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush linkage (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
battery light illuminated
front inner arches holed and corroded but not structural
inner and outer sills holed and corroded but not structural
offside rear mudguard missing
rear chassis corroded
rear suspension mountings have slight corrosion
some parts of rear suspension slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake anti slip worn
clutch anti slip missing
nearside rear light cluster broken
nearside sill/step extensively holed and corroded just outside of prescribed area
offside rear mudguard missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake anti slip worn
clutch anti slip missing
nearside rear light cluster broken
nearside sill/step extensively holed and corroded just outside of prescribed area
offside rear mudguard missing
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal anti sill missing
nearside rear brake has a leak oil/fluid
nearside sill is holed and corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal anti sill missing
nearside rear brake has a leak oil/fluid
nearside sill is holed and corroded
centre exhaust distorted
clutch anti slip missing
nearside outer sill has extensive corrosion and holing 36cm from closest seatbelt anchorage point
slight play in nearside rear anti roll 'D' bush
slight play in nearside steering arm
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre exhaust distorted
clutch anti slip missing
nearside outer sill has extensive corrosion and holing 36cm from closest seatbelt anchorage point
slight play in nearside rear anti roll 'D' bush
slight play in nearside steering arm
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
starter motor noisy
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BD53 BPU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BPU, 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 BPU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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