MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak engine area ()
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
slight corrosion offside rear of cab
slight damage to driver`s seatbase
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
driver`s seatbase damaged
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
dampness around fuel pump
offside front cab roof marker light damaged
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside inner tyre flat
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
offside inner tyre flat
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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BL53 YWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 YWU, 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 YWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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