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BP53 TUH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,933 mi
Last recorded103,933 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 103,933 miles

A LOT OF WELDING BEEN DONE

Fail 30 Jan 2020 103,928 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

A LOT OF WELDING BEEN DONE

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019

A LOT OF WELDING BEEN DONE IN PRESCRIBED AREAS AND SEALED OVER

Fail 29 Apr 2019

A LOT OF WELDING BEEN DONE IN PRESCRIBED AREAS AND SEALED OVER

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 127,182 miles

Handbrake warning lamp not illuminating

Nearside rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

Nearside rear number plate lamp holder damaged

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

Offside rear tyre damaged on inner wall not exposing any plys or cords

Fail 24 Jul 2014 127,182 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear lamp cluster slightly damaged

Nearside rear number plate lamp holder damaged

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

Offside rear tyre damaged on inner wall not exposing any plys or cords

Pass 14 Aug 2013 119,852 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badley perrished and scrubbed off

spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 119,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badley perrished and scrubbed off

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 114,262 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 114,262 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,667 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 102,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,074 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 84,074 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,771 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 62,771 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2006 39,653 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,653 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 TUH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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