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BD53 BSU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,560 mi
Last recorded166,560 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 BSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 166,560 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 166,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 156,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,077 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front steps to chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near turret top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake on just met requirements

Pass 17 Jun 2016 143,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 133,729 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 133,728 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,305 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,301 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,969 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear outer sill corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 16 Jun 2012 86,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 tyres side walls cracking

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,545 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 75,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,094 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,529 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,332 miles

number 1 injetor damp

Fail 16 Jun 2008 47,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

number 1 injetor damp

Fail 22 Nov 2006 29,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,116 miles

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 BSU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BSU, 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 BSU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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