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BG53 YEF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 163,726 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 163,723 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,413 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 107,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 117,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,106 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 257,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,991 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 100,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,768 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,766 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s rear wheel binding

Fail 20 Oct 2009 88,740 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008
Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,723 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 65,723 miles

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,470 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 YEF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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