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BD53 HFW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,847 mi
Last recorded133,847 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 133,847 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 133,116 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 125,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside general corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2020 120,617 miles

corrosion in non prescribed areas

Fail 1 Jul 2020 120,603 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 118,819 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 118,819 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 116,592 miles

Nearside Rear Lower body panel slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower body panel slightly corroded near step

Offside Rear Lower body panel slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 116,592 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 113,737 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 113,736 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,287 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,286 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,661 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,661 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 101,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 93,732 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 93,732 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 84,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 84,805 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 77,382 miles

front nearside dics corroded

front offside dics corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 71,139 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2010 71,113 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 66,584 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 66,548 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,056 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 56,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 29,795 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 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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