MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre.
Offside door mirror cracked but still secure and can see adequately behind.
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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BG53 UFT 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 UFT, 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 UFT registered?
BG53 UFT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2003.
Is BG53 UFT safe to buy?
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