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BF53 EFB

2003 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,797 mi
Last recorded134,797 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 EFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 134,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both Sides (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 130,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 126,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 126,254 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 118,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 111,717 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 106,647 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,753 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 95,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,006 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,174 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,984 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,041 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,328 miles

front number plate cracked

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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BF53 EFB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF53 EFB, 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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What year was BF53 EFB registered?

BF53 EFB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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