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BT53 RVC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,615 mi
Last recorded151,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 151,615 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIE FROM UNDER WING (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIE FROM UNDER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassie from under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER (FRONT OF REAR SPING) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear CHASSIE CORRDED

O/S INNER CENTAL SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear CHASSIE CORRODED

DUE TO THE SERIOUS CORROISON AND OTHER DEFECTS RECOMENDED NOT TO DRIVE ON ROAD

Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,330 miles

Chassis corroded

Chip in zone A of windscreen

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner wing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 131,533 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 124,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,852 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 110,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 110,715 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 91,258 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 85,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 80,594 miles

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

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 RVC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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