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BG53 UDD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,982 mi
Last recorded199,982 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 199,982 miles

Nearside front flitch corroding

Offside front flitch corroding

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015

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

Nearside front flitch corroding

Offside front flitch corroding

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2014 196,622 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 196,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 189,756 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 189,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 180,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/outer sill has corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Oct 2011 121,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 156,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily copper greased

been oil sparyed were it has been welded

coil springs corroded but complete

handbrake slightly stiff

number plates worn

offside and nearside front outer sills slightly damaged

offside rear brake slight bind

steering rack wet with oil but no leaks found at time of test

vehicle body and structure has slight corrosion(wheel arches,inner arches,underside etc)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 156,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily copper greased

coil springs corroded but complete

handbrake slightly stiff

number plates worn

offside and nearside front outer sills slightly damaged

offside rear brake slight bind

steering rack wet with oil but no leaks found at time of test

vehicle body and structure has slight corrosion(wheel arches,inner arches,underside etc)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 117,475 miles

Slight fluffing on n/side seat belt webbing.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,760 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 97,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 74,727 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 74,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,447 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 58,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UDD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UDD, 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 UDD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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