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BT53 YJW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,420 mi
Last recorded199,420 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 199,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 199,314 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cms of upper shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 183,068 miles

Offside inner sill area has corrosion but is not within a perscribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2015 183,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear quarter inner panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside inner sill area has corrosion but is not within a perscribed area

Pass 27 Aug 2014 161,314 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 161,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 139,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 139,696 miles

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

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

offside front brake pipe corroded close to excessive.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 122,139 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 121,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

power steering belt deteriorated and pully broken

Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,804 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

power steering belt deteriorated and pully broken

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,891 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 61,785 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 61,744 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YJW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

BT53 YJW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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