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BD53 HGK

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,544 mi
Last recorded112,544 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 112,544 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 108,926 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 98,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 98,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,648 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,321 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

front inner arches corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up and allowing movement

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

front inner arches corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,658 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

inner/outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,366 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

inner/outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,506 miles

exhaust middle box corroded and repaired

front brake discs corroded on inner face

inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

exhaust middle box corroded and repaired

front brake discs corroded on inner face

inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,737 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f outer sill corroded

rear no.plate defaced

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,789 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear number plate defaced

Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear number plate defaced

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,683 miles

rear no.plate detiorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,050 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear number plate detiorated

windscreen has slight damage in zone b

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,854 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,701 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,670 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,703 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,703 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,347 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,461 miles

frey on alternater belt.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,897 miles

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

possible slight metalic noise on rear brakes.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,248 miles

hand brake travel slightly high.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,464 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

wiper blades not 100%

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 HGK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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