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BT53 PZL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

208,229 mi
Last recorded208,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 208,229 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2020 207,559 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

SLIGHT CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 14 Jul 2019 206,627 miles

BOTH SILLS CORROADED

Pass 13 Jul 2018 204,190 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 204,190 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 201,134 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 201,134 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 195,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 187,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 184,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 177,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 174,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 167,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 156,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 145,196 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 129,502 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 129,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 100,709 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 100,709 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 PZL 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 78.9%.

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 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 PZL, 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 PZL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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