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BT53 EPY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,687 mi
Last recorded49,687 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 49,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor to arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 36,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,568 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,178 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 33,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,735 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,735 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,814 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 21,163 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 21,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 12,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,424 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 9,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 12 May 2006 9,546 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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BT53 EPY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT53 EPY, 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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BT53 EPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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