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BD53 BPU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,602 mi
Last recorded182,602 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 182,602 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 182,599 miles

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) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 175,966 miles

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))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 175,964 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 172,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 172,948 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 157,595 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 157,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 141,535 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 141,433 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,987 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 128,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 122,573 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 122,560 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,442 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 101,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,937 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,937 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,069 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 80,025 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,755 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 74,628 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 68,903 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 68,902 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,903 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,903 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 52,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 52,719 miles

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

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 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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