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BD53 UUG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,256 mi
Last recorded160,256 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 160,256 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 160,248 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 151,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 151,768 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 151,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 151,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 132,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,670 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 120,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 139,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 104,718 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 104,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,382 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nail in near side front tyre marked...

slight oil leak o/s side of the engine...

Fail 30 Nov 2007 91,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UUG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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