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BO53 GSS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,800 mi
Last recorded111,800 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 GSS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 111,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of arch and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 110,371 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))

Fail 11 May 2023 110,371 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced center sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 11 May 2022 109,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 108,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 107,749 miles

slight corrosion underbody all over

Pass 6 Sep 2018 103,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 97,178 miles

surface rust front rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,992 miles

nearside and offside inner sills slight surface rust also rear of viechle

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,494 miles

offisde front wheel bearing slight play

offside sill suface rust but not nresulting in hole

Pass 20 Apr 2013 85,603 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,465 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,535 miles

hand brake lever has a lot of excess travel

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,693 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 57,693 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,612 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BO53 GSS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BO53 GSS, 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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What year was BO53 GSS registered?

BO53 GSS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BO53 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 GSS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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