MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight corrosion on all underside due to standing
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective both side (4.2.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear light units do not fully face the rear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Both rear light units do not fully face the rear
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside door mirror glass missing
offside front tyre wearing on its inner edge
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)
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BD53 VME is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VME, 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 VME is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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