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BD53 FHR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,051 mi
Last recorded98,051 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016
Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,693 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 65,930 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,232 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,019 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 37,014 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cut to nearside front tyre - unable to see exposed cords

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,111 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 34,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 31,158 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 19,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight free play in both O/S & N/S rear hub bearings

Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,703 miles

slight free play in both O/S & N/S rear hub bearings

Pass 17 May 2006 16,617 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 12,601 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 FHR 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 70%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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