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BG53 YBA

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,298 mi
Last recorded199,298 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 199,298 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2025 199,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped Beam Not Working, Aim Unable to be Tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/75/16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel, Requires Adjustment or Repair

Offside Front Nail in tyre 215/75/16C ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2023 193,508 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

vehicle has been heavily underseald all over

Fail 15 Mar 2023 193,500 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

vehicle has been heavily underseald all over

Pass 8 Mar 2022 190,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 188,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 187,848 miles

Excessive corrosion on both sides inner and outer sills, not in prescibed areas or vehicle structure

Offside Front Excessive corrosion on inner wheel arch not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Various surafce corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2018 187,286 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

both front wipers smeary

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 24 Jul 2017 186,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 185,053 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

near side sill holed ad corroded in middle section

Fail 1 Jul 2016 185,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

near side sill holed ad corroded in middle section

Pass 28 Aug 2015 183,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 4 Sep 2014 180,134 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 180,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 176,428 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 176,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 171,617 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 171,617 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 167,708 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 163,727 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 154,059 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 154,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 125,801 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 125,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 96,547 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 96,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 63,680 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 YBA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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