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BL53 EWX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

221,715 mi
Last recorded221,715 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 221,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 219,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 191,629 miles

Front 2xlower arm bushes (rear of wheel) slightly cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,645 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,622 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emission reading not taken, engine will not idle

Front offside wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear and side loading doors locked shut.

Rear offside tyre pressure appears low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,019 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2008 78,019 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,382 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,114 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 EWX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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