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BD53 HHW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,072 mi
Last recorded90,072 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,137 miles

Arches and sills showing signs of corrosion

Corrosion to chassis legs front to rear nearside and offside

Oil leaks

Power steering and fuel lines showing sins of corrosion

Sump pan corroded

Various signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,963 miles

oil leak on sump

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to power steering pipes

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to os ns front and rear wheel arches

surface corrosion to os ns front chassis legs

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to power steering pipes

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to os ns front and rear wheel arches

surface corrosion to os ns front chassis legs

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,462 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 68,462 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,313 miles

advise attention to slight binding on osr brake

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,696 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,322 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 HHW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HHW, 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 HHW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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