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BG53 YCZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,473 mi
Last recorded112,473 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre cuts allover tread

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre mount soon (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front brake discs corroded

front screen cracked not in drivers view

offside and nearside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

offside and nearside rear chassis rails starting to corrode near rear bump stops

offside front wheel bearing bolts to hub not as long as nearside front

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 112,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,527 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 108,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,807 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,326 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 106,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 101,172 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,391 miles

front disc rusty

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 27 May 2009 77,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 61,906 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r side door not opening from outside

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,906 miles

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

n/s/r side door not opening from outside

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,303 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 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YCZ, 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 YCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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