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BD53 VML

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,623 mi
Last recorded175,623 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VML
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 175,623 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 175,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 169,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2016 169,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake pedal anti-slip worn slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 15,350 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 153,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 147,801 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2013 147,799 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 143,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 138,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 134,187 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 134,187 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 127,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 120,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,864 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 VML is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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