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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear seepage from hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails inner outer sill`s , inner wheel arch`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.50mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear seepage from hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails inner outer sill`s , inner wheel arch`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Door step corroding
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear seepage from hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails inner outer sill`s , inner wheel arch`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by the ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails inner outer sill`s , inner wheel arch`s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Door step corroding
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear seepage from hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Door step corroding
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Door step corroding
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel close to spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm and has nail (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion forming on both inner outer sill`s chassis rail`s and inner wheel arch`s
Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch chassis rail (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch chassis rail 2 x places (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch chassis rail 2 x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch by the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch by the leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm and has nail (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion forming on both inner outer sill`s chassis rail`s and inner wheel arch`s
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion forming on both inner outer sill`s chassis rail`s and inner wheel arch`s
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion forming on both inner outer sill`s chassis rail`s and inner wheel arch`s
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing upper /strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail by shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Corroision forming on N/S outer sill
General under body corroding
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Corroision forming on N/S outer sill
General under body corroding
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake pads low
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion forming nsf sill
corrosion forming on osr chassis rail
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake pads low
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion forming nsf sill
corrosion forming on osr chassis rail
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/s/r chassis corroded slightly.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/s/r chassis corroded slightly.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
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BG53 YBL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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