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BT53 PYF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 176,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 170,467 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Oct 2017 170,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

both rear floors corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 169,086 miles

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

both rear floors corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 169,086 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both rear floors corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 164,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 164,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 162,518 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 162,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 157,470 miles

both front springs corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2013 157,424 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front springs corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2012 152,271 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 152,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 144,520 miles

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

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

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 137,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 130,329 miles

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

Headlamp aim on lower limit when auto adjuster on highest setting.

Minor body corrosion.

Recommend waxoyl as underside dry.

Sump corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 130,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Headlamp aim on lower limit when auto adjuster on highest setting.

Minor body corrosion.

Recommend waxoyl as underside dry.

Sump corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,368 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,696 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,696 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PYF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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