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BP53 TPV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,919 mi
Last recorded92,919 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both sides inner sills covered with sealants, rear chassis covered with sealant

n/s/f outer sill covered with sealants

Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by leaf spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 91,572 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 204,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Dec 2010 199,316 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 194,134 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 194,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 159,886 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 119,402 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 81,615 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 TPV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TPV, 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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What year was BP53 TPV registered?

BP53 TPV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is BP53 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 TPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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