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BP53 TNV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,870 mi
Last recorded178,870 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 178,870 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 173,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear mains (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 203,627 miles

nearside and offside stepsbeen repaired heavily undersealed hard to determine whats underneath

Pass 29 Feb 2016 201,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 199,447 miles

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

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

drivers step heavily undersealed

off siderearbrake gripping on slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2013 190,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 172,458 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 172,458 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 150,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 150,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper slight smearing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 129,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 115,538 miles

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

park brake warning light not illuminating

signs of fuel leak pump area not leaking at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,161 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 72,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,083 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 TNV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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