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BD53 BUW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

365,566 mi
Last recorded365,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 365,566 miles

Rear floor is wood lined

oil leak

toe bar electrics socket is damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2019 365,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind road wheel and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear floor is wood lined

oil leak

toe bar electrics socket is damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 356,819 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 349,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s sill slightly damaged

oil leak

pas pipe corroded

slight crack in n/s corner of windscreen

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Nov 2015 328,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 328,823 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 270,571 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 265,346 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 265,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 260,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 255,358 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 247,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 239,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 233,184 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 198,728 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 198,728 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 BUW 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 76.5%.

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

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