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BL53 OFW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,318 mi
Last recorded143,318 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,318 miles

Both Front Wheel Bearings Slight Play

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Deteriorated

Both Rear Inner Wheel Arches Rusty

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Generally underneath vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,213 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 134,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,643 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 97,295 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,319 miles

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Cracks

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S and N/S (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 96,295 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 96,295 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to front inner sill yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to front inner sill yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings yellow marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 96,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,576 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,685 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have curb rubb / sidewall damage

Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all 4 tyres have curb rubb / sidewall damage

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 50,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,325 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,158 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,897 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 8,170 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 OFW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OFW, 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 OFW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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