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BG53 YGE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,298 mi
Last recorded139,298 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 139,298 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,141 miles

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

corrosion to nearside lower step

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,510 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under front wheel arches both front arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension bushes(rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 106,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both rear stop lamps (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under front wheel arches both front arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension bushes(rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 105,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 103,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,582 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroding (outer skin}

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,023 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs

front tyres uneven wear

Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,993 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 82,166 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,937 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 69,937 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 58,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2007 45,475 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 YGE 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 68.4%.

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

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