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ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member.Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch.Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Lap part of belt will not tighten. (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Drop sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre drop sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing any cords.
Oil leak ()
Slight noise from nearside front bearing but no roughness.
Nearside 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 but not showing cords.
Oil leak.
Rear underside of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Drivers door does not readily open but opens.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Drivers door does not readily open but opens.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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BD53 VJE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 VJE, 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 VJE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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