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BT53 PZZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,468 mi
Last recorded103,468 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 103,468 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,539 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

all over under body corrosion

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 128,114 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

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

vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,567 miles

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 29 Jan 2019 125,195 miles

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2017 99,815 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,807 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

all over under body corrsion

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 97,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play inadequate repair (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

all over under body corrsion

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 83,488 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

power steering pipes corroded

wipers poor

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

power steering pipes corroded

wipers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,126 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,565 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight damage to N/S/F bumper

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,147 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,861 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,111 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 PZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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