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BF53 WFV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,128 mi
Last recorded162,128 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 162,128 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 157,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 147,588 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 147,544 miles

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

oil leak

vehicle has small amount of corrsion underneeth

Fail 18 May 2016 147,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

oil leak

vehicle has small amount of corrsion underneeth

Pass 26 May 2015 129,433 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

center exhaust very corrodid

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2015 129,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

center exhaust very corrodid

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2014 126,506 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut outer wall.

offside rear tyre has cut outer wall.

Fail 23 May 2014 126,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut outer wall.

offside rear tyre has cut outer wall.

Pass 18 May 2013 118,789 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 110,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 107,639 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 107,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 102,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 5 May 2010 102,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,662 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 83,662 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,299 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,080 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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BF53 WFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF53 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

BF53 WFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is BF53 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 WFV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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