MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various areas of corrosion - component mounting prescribed areas corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis within 30cm of gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear light lenses damaged
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cm of leaf mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis within 30cm of engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 areas within 30cm of leaf mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis within 30cm of gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear inner arches holed
both rear light lenses damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside under bonnet (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (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 inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside under bonnet (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front step areas corroded
nearside and offside chassis corroded within 30cm of engine mountings
rear inner arches corroded
rear light units damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front step areas corroded
nearside and offside chassis corroded within 30cm of engine mountings
rear inner arches corroded
rear light units damaged
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front inner sills holed
oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear light lens damaged
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear light lens damaged
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
inner sills and chassis corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise rust in n/ s lower sill
advise wiper blades gone hard
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake application slightly uneven.24%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake application slightly uneven.24%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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BD53 UTF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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