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BT53 PVF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,001 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,693 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable touching on inside of wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,894 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,232 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,828 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rubbing on wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,526 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 67,524 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear inner tyre has nail

Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear inner tyre has a nail in it

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,677 miles

nearside rear inner tyre has a nail in it

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre valve starting to perish

Oil leak

Spare tyre valve starting to perish

Fail 16 Jan 2012 58,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre valve starting to perish

Oil leak

Spare tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,201 miles

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

Nearside rear drum is damp no physical leak found.

Nearside rear inner tyre wearing on edge's slightly underinflated.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shackle bushes slight play.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,684 miles

Brake fluid slightly low.

Nearside rear drum is damp no physical leak found.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear shackle bushes getting weak.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,004 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 22,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 11,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 11,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PVF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 PVF registered?

BT53 PVF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BT53 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 PVF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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