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BJ53 RVL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,496 mi
Last recorded146,496 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 146,496 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 146,496 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 141,933 miles

chip to screen

front inner wings corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside chassis corroding

offside and nearside rear cross member corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,624 miles

chips to screen

floors corroding

floors to sills corroding

outer sills corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2015 136,624 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

chips to screen

floors corroding

floors to sills corroding

outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,542 miles

chip to screen

exhaust system corroding

offside & nearside front anti roll bar D bushes perishing & slight play

offside & nearside inner & outer sills corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,346 miles

underside & outer sills corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 121,271 miles

dammage to screen

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2012 121,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

dammage to screen

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2011 115,554 miles

damage to screen

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone bushes starting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 15 Sep 2011 115,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to screen

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone bushes starting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,543 miles

front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,229 miles

rear number plate discoloring

Pass 11 Sep 2007 83,106 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 83,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,105 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 RVL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

BJ53 RVL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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