MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all inner arches corroded-rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy
all seatbelts frayed-drivers seat torn
all welding covered unable to check properly
anti-slip rubber deteriated-seatbelt mounting areas corroded
brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly
front coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes perished-rack play
inner and outter sills corroded-all outter arches corroded
inner arches corroded visible from under bonnet area-n/s and o/s middle chassis legs corroded
leaf springs corroded-leaf spring mounting areas corroded
n/s mirror slightly cracked-exhaust and mountings corroded
power steering pipes corroded-inner doorstep mounting areas corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)
Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view o/s (8.1.2a)
Side repeater missing n/s (1.4.A.2b)
Side repeater missing o/s (1.4.A.2b)
Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill holed and inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outter arch holed (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outter sill holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r rear chassis leg holed near leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted rear panel distorted multiple places (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (8.2.2)
all inner arches corroded-rear wheel bearings slight play and noisy
all seatbelts frayed-drivers seat torn
anti-slip rubber deteriated-seatbelt mounting areas corroded
brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly
front coil springs corroded-wishbone bushes perished-rack play
inner and outter sills corroded-all outter arches corroded
inner arches corroded visible from under bonnet area-n/s and o/s middle chassis legs corroded
leaf springs corroded-leaf spring mounting areas corroded
n/s mirror slightly cracked-exhaust and mountings corroded
power steering pipes corroded-inner doorstep mounting areas corroded
all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-n/s mirror 2nd hand fitted damaged slightly-wipers smearing
exhaust and mountings corroded-rear panel corroded-spare tyre missing-front and rear discs corroded,pitted and juddering-wishbone bushes perished-all inner wheel arches corroded-horn distorted-rack play
front coil springs corroded-battery mounting area corroded-n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch to chasis legs corroded-rear tyres wearing low
n/s mirror casing missing-inner and outer sills corroded-rear wheel bearings slight play-all inner and outer arches corroded-all seatbelts frayed and slightly cut-leaf springs corroded
rear panel slightly distorted
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust and mountings corroded-rear panel corroded-spare tyre missing-front and rear discs corroded,pitted and juddering-wishbone bushes perished-all inner wheel arches corroded-horn distorted-rack play
front coil springs corroded-battery mounting area corroded-n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch to chasis legs corroded-rear tyres wearing low
n/s mirror casing missing-inner and outer sills corroded-rear wheel bearings slight play-all inner and outer arches corroded-all seatbelts frayed and slightly cut-leaf springs corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F Wing mirror backing missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F Wing mirror backing missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery light on
near side mirror cover missing
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery light on
near side mirror cover missing
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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BT53 PVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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