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BD53 USV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,182 mi
Last recorded115,182 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 USV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corroded and holed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills holed and corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

coolant pipe nearly rubbed through

oil light on

Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner jacking point corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded.

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,788 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings doorstep inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking above fuel pipes. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis step 7 sill holded. (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis chassis over axle. (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis chassis over axle. (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,119 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,569 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,944 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sills damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both sills damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,056 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs badly worn

nearside front cv boot loose on cv joint and leaking grease

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,447 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,447 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,620 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 USV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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