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BG53 FFP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

118,099 mi
Last recorded118,099 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 118,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,396 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riger as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,418 miles

Rear springs weak

Fail 5 Oct 2020 111,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Main chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing adjacent to upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear springs weak

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,707 miles

under body slight corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body slight corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,137 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Main chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Main chassis as marked (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear main chassis over axle starting to corrode

Near side and offside front inner sills and steps starting to corrode

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 108,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop inscure

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 45% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop inscure

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,155 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 107,154 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 43% o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,952 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,433 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,340 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,340 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,597 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 97,597 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,233 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 95,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,384 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 88,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 82,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Small crack in screen outside of zone B. † 2 cuts in side wall of spare wheel †Small cut on inner wall of nearside front tyre †Slight play in offside end of steering rack

This is a mobility vehicle with an electricaly operated hand brake

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,684 miles

Small crack in screen outside of zone B. † 2 cuts in side wall of spare wheel †Small cut on inner wall of nearside front tyre †Slight play in offside end of steering rack

This is a mobility vehicle with an electricaly operated hand brake

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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BG53 FFP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BG53 FFP, 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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BG53 FFP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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