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BP53 TZY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres cracking / inner sills/underbody/outer sills/rear outriggers rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arches / engine bay and the under-side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust centre box outer casing is deteriorated

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

various weld repairs to the under-side of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2017 94,191 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre box outer casing is deteriorated

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

general corrosion to under-side of vehicle

offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

various weld repairs to under-side of vehicle

Fail 4 May 2017 94,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,772 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,763 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,943 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear lamp smashed but not showing white light

signs of wear from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,939 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear lamp smashed but not showing white light

signs of wear from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,309 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Feb 2012 74,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 74,255 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 67,478 miles

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

near side front brake disc showing signs off wear

near side front brake pads wearing down

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front brake pads wearing down

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,478 miles

near side front brake disc showing signs off wear

near side front brake pads wearing down

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front brake pads wearing down

Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,982 miles

near side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side rear tyre starting to show signs of wear

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,588 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 50,588 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 41,064 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 41,064 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 30,121 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 TZY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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