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2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,199 mi
Last recorded226,199 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 226,199 miles

Front discs corroded

Front front number plate slight fafed

Front horn sound slight low

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear emission pass but slight smoke

Fail 12 Apr 2018 286,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front discs corroded

Front front number plate slight fafed

Front horn sound slight low

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arch slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill slight corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear emission pass but slight smoke

Pass 11 Apr 2017 274,321 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 271,287 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 271,281 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to the rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to the rear outer sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 269,737 miles

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

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

bothsides rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 6 Jan 2015 269,733 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

bothsides rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 16 Dec 2013 268,189 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 268,132 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 264,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2011 253,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 253,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 234,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 219,486 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 219,482 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 207,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 207,074 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 191,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 157,584 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 VHV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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