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147,194 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both sides inner sill corroded
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wing damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside of rear cross member is corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion underneath on some components and under bodyslightly
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre is worn on outer edge - rest of tread 3mm
Nearside of rear cross member is corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Offside Inner sill behind o/s/r wheel is corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Offside Inner sill is corroded and hole in two places - outside prescribed areas
Offside Outer sill behind o/s/r wheel is corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside of rear cross member is corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers are starting to smear
prop shaft, rear support bearing - rubber part is deteriorated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/poor condition
reverse lights not working
Fuel system component leaking fuel on top of engine around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near leaf spring forward mount - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
reverse lights not working
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer sill corroded and holed behind o/s/r wheel - outside prescribed areas
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear light unit lenses cracked/damaged - not affecting lighting
exhaust tail pipe mounting hanger corroded thin
outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded and coming away
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small holes in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear sill behind o/s/r wheel corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas
both rear light unit lenses cracked/damaged - not affecting lighting
brake pedal rubber split on one corner
exhaust tail pipe mounting hanger corroded thin
outer skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
paint peeling and surface corrosion to both front coil springs
slight engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe - mounting hanger is weak as a result (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cut to tread but not to cord (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
both front wipers smearing slightly
both rear light units cracked/damaged - not affecting lighting
brake pedal rubber split on one corner
outer skin corroded and coming away on rear exhaust silencer
outer skin corroded on centre exhaust silencer
paint peeling and surface corrosion to both front coil springs
slight engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated and partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front wipers smearing slightly
brake pedal rubber split on one corner
exhaust tail pipe mounting hanger corroded/weak
n/s rear door lower catch not working but doors remain in closed position
slight engine oil leak
tow bar electrical socket insecure
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated and partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both front wipers smearing slightly
brake pedal rubber split on one corner
exhaust tail pipe mounting hanger corroded/weak
n/s rear door lower catch not working but doors remain in closed position
slight engine oil leak
tow bar electrical socket insecure
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal anti slip slightly worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pedal anti slip slightly worn
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres 3mm on edges - 5mm in centre
brake pedal rubber split but still provides grip
outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition
slight engine oil leak/s
slight play in o/s inner steering joint
Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres 3mm on edges - 5mm in centre
brake pedal rubber split but still provides grip
outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition
slight engine oil leak/s
slight play in o/s inner steering joint
slight play in offside front steering tie rod
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight play in offside front steering tie rod
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear seats and belts removed at time of test
Rear seats and belts removed at time of test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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BG53 YKP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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