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BL53 ZWA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,988 mi
Last recorded154,988 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 154,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 149,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 146,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 143,203 miles

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2015 140,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,948 miles

both inner sills and inner wheel arches welding to

Fail 15 Feb 2014 136,785 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 133,380 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blade deterioated

underside corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,380 miles

both front wiper blade deterioated

underside corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 129,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 122,053 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 112,361 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,361 miles

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,235 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2008

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 87,007 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 87,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZWA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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