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BT53 UGX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

206,989 mi
Last recorded206,989 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 206,989 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 206,989 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear no2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 194,538 miles

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails at bump stops starting corrosion process

(advise) steering rack at pipes damp with oil

(advise) windscreen zone (A) chiped but contaained within 10mm diamiter

Fail 31 Mar 2015 194,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

(advise) alternator belt flapping loose /noisey

(advise) n/s/f brake binding slightly

(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rails at bump stops starting corrosion process

(advise) steering rack at pipes damp with oil

(advise) windscreen zone (A) chiped but contaained within 10mm diamiter

Pass 14 Mar 2014 179,870 miles

(advise) centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded and outer skin breaking away

(advise) n/s/f brake pipe starting corrosion process

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbing off and on 2mm tread wear indicator rec replacement near future 195x70x15-c

(advise) windscreen chiped in zone (a) wiped area but contained within 10mm diamiter

Fail 11 Mar 2014 179,870 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

(advise) centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded and outer skin breaking away

(advise) n/s/f brake pipe starting corrosion process

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbing off and on 2mm tread wear indicator rec replacement near future 195x70x15-c

(advise) windscreen chiped in zone (a) wiped area but contained within 10mm diamiter

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 166,236 miles

(advise) bonnet lock becoming partialy ceased reccomend lubricating

(advise) both front wiper blades split on ends reccomend repacement

(advise) brake pedal rubber starting to deteriate reccomend replacement

(advise) exhaust centre section outer skin corroded and breaking away

(advise) n/s/f coil spring bec oming corroded at top coils

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbing odd and approaching 2mm tread wear indicators 195x70 x15

Fail 12 Mar 2013 166,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

(advise) bonnet lock becoming partialy ceased reccomend lubricating

(advise) both front wiper blades split on ends reccomend repacement

(advise) brake pedal rubber starting to deteriate reccomend replacement

(advise) exhaust centre section outer skin corroded and breaking away

(advise) n/s/f coil spring bec oming corroded at top coils

(advise) o/s/r tyre inner edge scrubbing odd and approaching 2mm tread wear indicators 195x70 x15

Pass 27 Feb 2012 149,723 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside inner sill holed and corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 149,723 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 134,982 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 134,962 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 118,137 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 98,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,955 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,149 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 UGX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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