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BD53 UTC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 149,231 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 145,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 129,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 129,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 129,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,956 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,649 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 98,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,772 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 82,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,880 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,666 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,541 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 49,541 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare whheel carrier insecure

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 UTC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTC, 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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What year was BD53 UTC registered?

BD53 UTC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is BD53 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 UTC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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