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133,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
crossion on front wheel arches slight all round crossion at rear power steering pipes crodded 30 cm ofs seat belt mounts
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
crossion on front wheel arches slight all round crossion at rear power steering pipes crodded 30 cm ofs seat belt mounts
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside general corrosion
corrosion in non prescribed areas
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion in non prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle diff plate corroded leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side of motor corrosion all areas
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle diff plate corroded leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side of motor corrosion all areas
Nearside Rear Lower body panel slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower body panel slightly corroded near step
Offside Rear Lower body panel slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower body panel slightly corroded
Offside Front Lower body panel slightly corroded near step
Offside Rear Lower body panel slightly corroded
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement failing on shocker and exhaust pipe (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs badly corroded
front nearside dics corroded
front offside dics corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS
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BD53 HFW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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