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BD53 HFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,963 mi
Last recorded141,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn low and close to limits

Nearside Rear outer panelling holed but outside of area

Offside Front under sill holed but outside of area

Offside Rear Inner chassis section close to top shock absorber mounting corroded and on limits-needs attention

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low

both front brake discs worn and corroded

brake fluid level low on minimum

engine oil leak on limits

engine oil level on minimum

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust joint appears to be a little loose and not properly tightened

front to rear brake pipes corroding

heavy and extensive corrosion to vehicle underbody

power steering fluid level low and on minimum

slight exhaust blow at front joint

under side corroded in many areas

Fail 9 Jan 2019 141,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced flooring in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn low and close to limits

Nearside Rear outer panelling holed but outside of area

Offside Front under sill holed but outside of area

Offside Rear Inner chassis section close to top shock absorber mounting corroded and on limits-needs attention

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn low

both front brake discs worn and corroded

brake fluid level low on minimum

engine oil leak on limits

engine oil level on minimum

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust joint appears to be a little loose and not properly tightened

front to rear brake pipes corroding

heavy and extensive corrosion to vehicle underbody

power steering fluid level low and on minimum

slight exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 19 Sep 2018 141,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan/ lower inner arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill behind arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in front of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in front of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,529 miles

Exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 120,526 miles

Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative rear door (6.2.C.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,908 miles

Exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 105,903 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 83,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,326 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,680 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 61,670 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,739 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,739 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 17,352 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 HFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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