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BJ53 MWV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,282 mi
Last recorded204,282 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 204,282 miles

front discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 200,807 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 173,208 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear side marker light dim

oil leaking from nearside rear brake backplate

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 25 Sep 2008 173,018 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear side marker light dim

oil leaking from nearside rear brake backplate

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 27 Sep 2007 131,649 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 131,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,998 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 83,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear side marker light not working

slight bind on nearside rear brake

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 MWV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ53 MWV, 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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What year was BJ53 MWV registered?

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

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