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BL53 DLD

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,601 mi
Last recorded114,601 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DLD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,601 miles

Exhaust Silenser Box Outer Skin Corroded But Not Blowing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 114,601 miles

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

Exhaust Silenser Box Outer Skin Corroded But Not Blowing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,659 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,512 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,249 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,107 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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BL53 DLD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL53 DLD, 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 BL53 DLD registered?

BL53 DLD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BL53 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 DLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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