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BP53 NXL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 NXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 97,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 93,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 93,861 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm Of Engine Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,909 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,647 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,959 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,044 miles

both front wishbone bushes slightly cracked

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 23,141 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,123 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,123 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 12,518 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 12,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2008 942 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 942 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Gearbox leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear No plate starting to separate

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,457 miles

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

rear row of forward faceing seats have been removed

Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,090 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,132 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 9,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.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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BP53 NXL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NXL, 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 NXL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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