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BP53 CDY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,034 mi
Last recorded64,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General underbody corrosion including both sills and front chassis legs and both front inner wheel arch areas. Repairs covered in underseal.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 62,111 miles

Entire underside and components corroded but not seriously weakened, several areas of thick paint/underseal.

Nearside Front Inner wheel well corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner wheel well corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 62,111 miles

Entire underside and components corroded but not seriously weakened, several areas of thick paint/underseal.

Nearside Front Inner wheel well corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner wheel well corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 60,291 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 58,544 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear corrosion to sill area but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion to chassis leg but not excessive at engine mount area

Offside Front corrosion to wheel arch area but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe fittings corroded & thin (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear corrosion to sill area but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear bumper bar but not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,944 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 54,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,612 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 54,577 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front cross member (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,444 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,404 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,859 miles

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

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

rear step corroded

second skin of exhaust coroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 53,858 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

rear step corroded

second skin of exhaust coroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,856 miles

2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

2nd skin of exhaust corroded and seperating

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

knock and squeek from n/s/f

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,183 miles

2nd skin of exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,183 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

2nd skin of exhaust corroded

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

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

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

n/s hand brake cable sticky

n/s/f wheel slight noise when rotated

slight play at viscus fan hub

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,188 miles

o/s tail light damaged no white light

viscus fan hub insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2010 46,188 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s tail light damaged no white light

viscus fan hub insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,010 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,360 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,093 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 CDY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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