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BL53 EUW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 157,829 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2019 149,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 142,813 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM

Fail 12 Mar 2018 142,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.5MM

Pass 12 Oct 2016 141,931 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,459 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 126,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,008 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 78,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,025 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,817 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 EUW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUW, 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 EUW registered?

BL53 EUW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BL53 EUW safe to buy?

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