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BG53 UEZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake anti-slip provision worn

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 15 Oct 2015 116,095 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front to rear sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front to rear sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear worn on inner shoulder

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2014 107,925 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

brake pedel rubber slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 107,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

brake pedel rubber slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,004 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,004 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 20 Oct 2012 272,381 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 272,381 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 245,934 miles

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATED.

MINOR CHIP WINDSCREEN

NEARSIDE REAR SILL CORRODED HEAVILY AT REAR UN PRESCRIBED AREA.

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

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Fail 5 Oct 2011 245,934 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATED.

MINOR CHIP WINDSCREEN

NEARSIDE REAR SILL CORRODED HEAVILY AT REAR UN PRESCRIBED AREA.

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

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 213,089 miles

front reg plate in poor condition

slight play in o/s and n/s track rods

Fail 2 Oct 2010 213,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front reg plate in poor condition

slight play in o/s and n/s track rods

Pass 1 Oct 2009 178,474 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 178,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 147,116 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 20 Oct 2008 147,116 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2007 114,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 UEZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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