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BD53 VHJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades worn

front number plate damaged

nearside and offside outer sills have slight corrosion

nearside outer sill damaged

offside number plate light dim

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,838 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside mirror broken

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 74,803 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 74,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 59,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,069 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 47,106 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 VHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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