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BD53 VGY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,445 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,435 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 154,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 154,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MISSHAPED (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,226 miles

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOWN CLASSED TO CLASS FOUR CHECKED AND CONFIRMED BY MINISTRY

Fail 21 Sep 2015 131,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 109,777 miles

battery light on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 109,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

battery light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,570 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2010 103,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 103,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,078 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 85,068 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,737 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VGY, 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 VGY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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