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BL53 ZVY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,664 mi
Last recorded179,664 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 179,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s inner sills and outiggers all welded and repaired

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r light cluster discoulered

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 179,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring hanger mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s and o/s inner sills and outriggers all welded and repaired

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r light cluster discoulered

oil leak (gearbox)

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 179,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front spring hanger mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near engine mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s and o/s inner sills and outriggers all welded and repaired

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r light cluster discoulered

oil leak (gearbox)

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 26 May 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear lense faded

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 162,705 miles

nearside ront inner step corroded

rear cross member corroded

nearside outer sill at rear corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust deteriorated

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2014 144,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 133,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 121,751 miles

Both front disc's worn and corroded

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 121,751 miles

Both front disc's worn and corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,816 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,736 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,748 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 ZVY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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