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BD53 FPF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,333 mi
Last recorded98,333 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,333 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sile corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis only no cab

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sile (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sile corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis only no cab

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sile (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat torn-handbrake lever has slight travel-both rear wheel bearings have slight play-n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-wishbone bushes perished-exhaust system corroded and outer skin peeling off exhaust box

slight oil leak-inner and outer sills corroded-prop shaft bushes perished-both front coil springs corroded-inner steering arms have slight play-n/s/f tyre edges worn-front brake discs and pads worn low-front seats have slight movement

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle has had a new body fitted on the back

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 79,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle has had a new body fitted on the back

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes have slight corrosion

slight play in all rear spring eye and shackle bushes

tipper body excessivley corroded in places

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,102 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Offside Rear drop link play in lower nut

exhaust outer skin corroded

front lower arm bushes splitting

slight brake bind left rear

sump corroded and slight leak

tipper bed corroded in places and small hole in drivers step

Fail 12 Feb 2016 76,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also blistering with bald edges (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Offside Rear drop link play in lower nut

exhaust outer skin corroded

front lower arm bushes splitting

slight brake bind left rear

sump corroded and slight leak

tipper bed corroded in places and small hole in drivers step

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,654 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both exhaust silencer boxes corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,824 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)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,067 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

front brake pipes corroded

play in drivers track rod end

side marker inop

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,558 miles

exhaust centre and back box poor condition

front discs in poor condition

large crack in windscreen at n/s top but not in swept area

Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside side marker lamp damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2010 56,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside side marker lamp damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 49,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables have slight casing damage

both pedal rubbers worn

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

windscreen cracked at niside top but not in any zones

Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,390 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both handbrake cables have slight casing damage

both pedal rubbers worn

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

windscreen cracked at niside top but not in any zones

Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,114 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 35,109 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,767 miles

crack in top corner to left of screen

Fail 12 Dec 2006 23,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front pads low

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 FPF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 FPF, 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 FPF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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