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BT53 RCV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

178,645 mi
Last recorded178,645 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 178,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 178,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 177,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 176,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 173,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 171,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 164,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 160,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 158,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 153,667 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 144,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 132,664 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 132,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 118,666 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 118,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,207 miles

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

alternator belt badly frayed

Pass 8 Dec 2010 94,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,620 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,927 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,014 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 RCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RCV, 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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What year was BT53 RCV registered?

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

Is BT53 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 RCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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