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BL53 DUV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,931 mi
Last recorded160,931 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DUV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 160,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 158,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 155,661 miles

Central Front Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 155,661 miles

Central Front Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 154,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 152,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 146,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 135,256 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake pipe croded.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 123,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,632 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windsceen has crack not in swept area

Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 110,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 107,183 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 100,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,910 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 90,771 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 90,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,984 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 DUV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL53 DUV, 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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BL53 DUV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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