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BD53 VEB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,913 mi
Last recorded144,913 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,913 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front step soft

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 144,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front step soft

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 30 May 2018 144,554 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 123,709 miles

Body has slight corrosion osf inner wing to chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmembers (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full chassis and crossmembers (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 123,699 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet catch faulty (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf to nsr,.outer of two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr leaf spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr leaf spring front mount (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion osf inner wing to chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22 %imballance osf slow (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable mounting corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% rear imballance nsr slow (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmembers (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full chassis and crossmembers (6.1.A.1)

dashboard faulty electrics, central locking faulty

Pass 2 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded but sound (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nsf osf inner wing panels (6.1.A.1)

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,317 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,290 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 97,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 97,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,871 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 12 Dec 2007 71,602 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 71,602 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,695 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 VEB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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