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BD53 VAU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

206,753 mi
Last recorded206,753 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 206,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No coolant in expantion tank

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Osr brake drum damp with oil

Fail 13 Nov 2013 206,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No coolant in expantion tank

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Osr brake drum damp with oil

Pass 30 Oct 2012 204,095 miles

Oil leak

damage to bodywork

damage to both rear light cluster

dampness on o/s/r brake backing plate

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2011 200,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Slight oil leak around vaccume pump area

both rear light lens damaged

front brake disc's wearing thin

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s side markers in op

rear brakes 66% imbalance

Pass 17 Nov 2010 194,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2010 194,785 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake imbalance 74%

small chips to windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2009 189,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 189,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 186,657 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 186,639 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear springs shackle bushes advanced wear

Pass 19 Nov 2007 182,971 miles

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

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

both h/lamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2007 182,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both h/lamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2006 143,681 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 143,681 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 VAU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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