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BP53 UAD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,905 mi
Last recorded197,905 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 197,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills covered in heavy under seal on inner and outer sills both sides

slight corrosion on under body to rear all

under body slightly corroded

under seal on o/s sides arch

Fail 20 Feb 2017 197,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 200,115 miles

All Failed items (x11) have been repaired, traces of bodyfiller & undersealer traced.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring area (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components slight corroded

has slight play in steering rack inner joints

oil leak

whole chassis box slight surface rust

whole under body area slight corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 200,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member near tow bar (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring area (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components slight corroded

has slight play in steering rack inner joints

oil leak

whole chassis box slight surface rust

whole under body area slight corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 195,122 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all wheel arches have slight surface rust around edges.

both inner and outer sills front to rear traces of undersealants.

nearside inner and outer sills front to rear found traces of bodyfiller/undersealant.

offside front inner sills footwell area found traces of bodyfiller/undersealants.

rear centre chassis area has traces of heavy undersealants.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 189,700 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 174,199 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 174,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 145,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 145,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,223 miles

Wipers juddering

Fail 4 Sep 2009 118,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Wipers juddering

Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,778 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 66,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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 UAD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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