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BD53 UZM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

26,197 mi
Last recorded26,197 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,197 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 26,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 5,099 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 5,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 3,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 3,893 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 2,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 2,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 2,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 1,376 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE BEEN RUN UDER INFLATED, IVE PUMPED THEM UP TO 50 PSI

all four tyres are perished on side walls

small cuts in o/s/f tyre in tread and on side wall ( outer )

Pass 1 Dec 2009 570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut in n/s/r tyre on inner edge, marked with yellow chalk

Fail 25 Nov 2009 498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut in n/s/r tyre on inner edge, marked with yellow chalk

Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

center brake light inop'

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2008 19,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

center brake light inop'

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,468 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 11,619 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 UZM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

BD53 UZM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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