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BD53 VJA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

260,949 mi
Last recorded260,949 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 260,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut.

Oil leak.

Rear underside of vehicle starting to rust.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 115,374 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 115,369 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front headlamp cracked

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2013 105,849 miles

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

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

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

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

front discs and pads worn

nearside door mirror cracked but not affecting view

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front headlamp cracked

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2013 105,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

front discs and pads worn

nearside door mirror cracked but not affecting view

offside door mirror slightly damaged

offside front headlamp cracked

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 96,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 87,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 79,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,396 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 73,331 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 68,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,129 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 VJA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 VJA, 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 VJA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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