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BG53 WWU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,285 mi
Last recorded181,285 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 181,285 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to front. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

various sections outside prescribed areas corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 168,150 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 159,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 156,958 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 156,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 151,380 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 151,380 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,798 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 139,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 131,395 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 131,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 123,512 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 116,642 miles

front bumper adrift.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 107,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 98,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,147 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 WWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WWU, 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 WWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BG53 WWU safe to buy?

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