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BG53 WYB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,457 mi
Last recorded165,457 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 165,457 miles

corrosion

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2016 165,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30 cm of spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

corrosion

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2015 157,615 miles

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

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

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

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

heaviley undersealed

Pass 28 May 2013 150,206 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 150,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 142,336 miles

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

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

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

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

protective coating on all rear brake pipes stating to flake off in plases showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 11 May 2012 142,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

protective coating on all rear brake pipes stating to flake off in plases showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 20 Apr 2011 134,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 134,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,705 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

o/s/r reverse light innop

Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,845 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 95,438 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 95,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,084 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 81,078 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WYB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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