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BT53 UKB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,925 mi
Last recorded124,925 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 124,925 miles

Offside Front seat poor.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,956 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 120,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,260 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,295 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,570 miles

o/s/r inner tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2009 75,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,492 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 67,492 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,142 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 27,415 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 UKB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 UKB registered?

BT53 UKB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is BT53 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 UKB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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