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BG53 UDH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 118,632 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,344 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt frayed

surface corrosion to both sills and both front and rearflitches

Fail 27 Nov 2014 113,343 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt frayed

surface corrosion to both sills and both front and rearflitches

Pass 4 Dec 2013 104,850 miles

minor lifting of front lower suspension arm rear bushe

nail in n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

Pass 4 Dec 2012 94,236 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front driveshafts inner gaiters slight leakage of grease

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,025 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

service light on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 84,025 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

service light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,574 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,785 miles

Both fronts and offside rear tyres worn on edges.

Front number plate cracked

Front screen cracked outside wiper sweep.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,830 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,120 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 UDH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BG53 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

BG53 UDH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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