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BG53 YBU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

169,542 mi
Last recorded169,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 169,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 169,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 168,877 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Number 2 & 3 Injector Seals Weeping

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 168,860 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 167,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 167,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 162,451 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 162,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mark in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear leaf spring mountings, marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg,by brake pipe mounting. Marked in yellow. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting. Marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 156,842 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 156,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 149,006 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 144,777 miles

corrosion under vehicle & under sealed

Pass 6 May 2017 137,950 miles

repairs carried out under vehicle & under sealed

Pass 28 May 2016 127,884 miles

repairs carried out under vehicle & heaverly under sealed

Fail 16 Apr 2016 127,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of step under vehicle seat frame mounting area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger in nearside rear wheel arch at seat mounting area ) part of the seat belt ) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at shackle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area and part of the floor pan at seat mounting area )(part of the seat belt (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring shackle mounting area in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO THE TOP OF THE OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS RAIL IN ENGINE BAY

Nearside yellow passengers grab handle is insecure at its mountings

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

Offside rear shock absorber is leaking

Pass 14 May 2015 120,898 miles

BOTH rear inner wheel arches are quite badly corroded on the lower edges.

Front anti roll bar nearside mounting bush is worn slightly.

Nearside rear chassis over axle beam is badly corroded and nearing limits.

Offside chassis rail in near the center is starting to split due to corrosion.

Offside rear shock absorber leaking near to limits.

Offside rear spring, rear mounting area is quite badly corrded. ( nearing limits )

Fail 14 May 2015 120,898 miles

BOTH rear inner wheel arches are quite badly corroded on the lower edges.

Front anti roll bar nearside mounting bush is worn slightly.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear chassis over axle beam is badly corroded and nearing limits.

Offside chassis rail in near the center is starting to split due to corrosion.

Offside rear shock absorber leaking near to limits.

Offside rear spring, rear mounting area is quite badly corrded. ( nearing limits )

Pass 13 May 2014 113,897 miles

Nearside bump stop is missing.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread.

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

Offside rear bump stop insecure. ( corrosion to fixings )

Fail 1 May 2014 113,597 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside bump stop is missing.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread.

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

Offside rear bump stop insecure. ( corrosion to fixings )

Pass 21 May 2013 106,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 106,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside number plate light dim.

Advanced corrosion in many places under vehicle.

Both sides outer sills and adjoining sections badly corroded along their length, in some places 1 inch outside prescribed area but strongly advise repair.

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 15 May 2012 99,307 miles

Alternator drive belt breaking up.

Corrosion ( quite bad in places ) to offside and nearside inner rear sill areas.

Corrosion to nearside sill rear section.

Front brake pads starting to wear low ( brake fluid level is low )

Fuel inector pipes at pump end appear to be quite badly corroded.

Nearside mirror glas badly damaged.

Fail 8 May 2012 99,307 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Alternator drive belt breaking up.

Corrosion ( quite bad in places ) to offside and nearside inner rear sill areas.

Corrosion to nearside sill rear section.

Front brake pads starting to wear low ( brake fluid level is low )

Fuel inector pipes at pump end appear to be quite badly corroded.

Nearside mirror glas badly damaged.

Pass 12 May 2011 90,331 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

off side rear seat first row has a child seat fitted makeing full inspection of belt not possible.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 12 May 2011 90,331 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

off side rear seat first row has a child seat fitted makeing full inspection of belt not possible.

small amount of play in steering rack.

Pass 14 May 2010 52,842 miles

centre rear seat belt (1st row) not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

chassis rails vehicle floor pans and inner sills all starting to corrode , getting fairly bad in places.

Fail 11 May 2010 82,799 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre rear seat belt (1st row) not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

chassis rails vehicle floor pans and inner sills all starting to corrode, getting fairly bad in places.

Pass 14 May 2009 79,051 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 72,783 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

had to carry out 2 smoke tests to get to just pass

hand brake has alot of travel

oil level on min mark

Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

had to carry out 2 smoke tests to get to just pass

hand brake has alot of travel

oil level on min mark

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,822 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,822 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,712 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 YBU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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