MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Oil leak
damage to bodywork
damage to both rear light cluster
dampness on o/s/r brake backing plate
exhaust in poor condition
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
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
small chips to windscreen
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
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)
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BD53 VAU registered?
BD53 VAU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is BD53 VAU safe to buy?
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