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BL53 EWU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,433 mi
Last recorded118,433 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,433 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 114,221 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 114,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,751 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 108,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,729 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 95,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 80,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear axle possible leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 70,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 70,639 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,465 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 62,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,099 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 EWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

BL53 EWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 EWU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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