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BJ53 MLV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside x2 offside x2 leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body has various weld repairs to inner and outer sills and the under-side of vehicle

vehicle body is corroded in various places wheel arches / engine bay / wind screen and the under-side of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside x2 offside x2 leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body has various weld repairs to inner and outer sills and the under-side of vehicle

vehicle body is corroded in various places wheel arches / engine bay / wind screen and the under-side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,920 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2015 198,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 193,941 miles

Corrosion Underside.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 189,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 184,180 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 182,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 175,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 159,767 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 147,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 124,379 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,834 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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BJ53 MLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ53 MLV, 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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BJ53 MLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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