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BP53 TOA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,856 mi
Last recorded205,856 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 205,856 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing belt (5.2.2a)

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure corroded (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch next to shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing passenger (5.2.2a)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when hazards applied (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch next to shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

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

Towbar component excessively damaged connector broken (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, below inner rear arch, and part of chassis heavily corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,inner arch and below rear inner arch completely corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TOO FAIL ITEMS BEING DANGEROUS TO PROCEED WITH.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

bonnet front catch corroded

bonnet has to be opened an alternative way than with key

clocks work intermittently

major oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to both front step sills & drop sills

Corosion to outersills

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 191,419 miles

condition of front window screen

condition of offside front lower inner wing

nearside rear number plate light dim

offside front door step corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing and outer wall damage [borderline]

Fail 6 Sep 2013 191,411 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

condition of front window screen

condition of offside front lower inner wing

nearside rear number plate light dim

offside front door step corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing and outer wall damage [borderline]

Pass 29 Aug 2012 174,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 159,044 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 158,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 128,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,900 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 103,356 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,496 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 49,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 TOA 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 60%.

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

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