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BP53 AFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

173,098 mi
Last recorded173,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 AFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 173,098 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 173,026 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 157,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 157,377 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 155,724 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery charging light on

Fail 19 Sep 2013 147,624 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 147,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 142,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,730 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 135,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 127,717 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 127,717 miles

Centre Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 118,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,951 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 105,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Sep 2007 98,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear door handle broken

Pass 20 Sep 2007 98,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear door handle broken

Pass 12 Dec 2006 72,645 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 72,645 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear nearside seat belt slow to return

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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BP53 AFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 BP53 AFU, 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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BP53 AFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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