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BP53 BYC

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

208,657 mi
Last recorded208,657 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 208,657 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 188,164 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2013 184,227 miles

center exhaust system corroded

corrosion to offside inner sill

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 184,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

center exhaust system corroded

corrosion to offside inner sill

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2011 180,885 miles

centre exhaust system in poor condition

corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Dec 2010 167,959 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 167,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 147,890 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 146,986 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 120,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,504 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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BP53 BYC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BP53 BYC, 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 BYC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BP53 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 BYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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