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BP53 TOV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 59,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.86, result 4.50. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing near suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel near rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Side facing rear seats not secured to floor

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,860 miles

Underbody and support panels badly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2021 58,854 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rears not clipped and hanging down (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis poorly welded/new plate not attached/seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger at rear spring eye area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Badly clipped rubbing on auxiliary belt (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger at rear spring eye area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody and support panels badly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 57,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear /rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear/rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front shock absorbers slight weep

Ns mirror damaged/temp repair

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

Underbody and support panels badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,020 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 53,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,605 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,984 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 40,984 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step / undersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top and bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis leg (top) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear brake lights. (1.2.1f)

All corrosion areas have been crayoned in yellow.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 32,731 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer corroded

nearside rear & offside rear chassis corroded above axle not precribed

Fail 24 Oct 2014

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer corroded

nearside rear & offside rear chassis corroded above axle not precribed

Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear chassis badly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 119,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear chassis badly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2011

nearside sill rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2010
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,998 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,032 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,699 miles

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

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

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 TOV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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