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BG53 UCX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,091 mi
Last recorded131,091 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside parking brake cable worn

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside parking brake cable worn.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 131,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside parking brake cable worn

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside parking brake cable worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 145,682 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 142,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 142,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 138,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber split in corner

handbrake cables loose in back plates offside may get water in side ?

nearside front tyre outer wall cut deep but not to cores

nearside rear drum abit of judder

offside step corroded and back of sill

Fail 14 Dec 2012 138,263 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber split in corner

handbrake cables loose in back plates offside may get water in side ?

nearside front tyre outer wall cut deep but not to cores

nearside rear drum abit of judder

offside step corroded and back of sill

Pass 12 Dec 2011 127,923 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Dec 2010 117,183 miles

inner faces of front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s sill slightly damagedand going slightly rusty at back

n/s/f chassis leg going rusty

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 24 Dec 2010 117,183 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner faces of front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s sill slightly damagedand going slightly rusty at back

n/s/f chassis leg going rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2010 116,051 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

inner faces of front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s sill slightly damaged and going slightly rusty at back

n/s/f chassis leg going rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 78,078 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 59,155 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,155 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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BG53 UCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCX, 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 BG53 UCX registered?

BG53 UCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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