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BU53 VPL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 119,064 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,581 miles

extensive surface corrosion and welding repairs to underbody, front inner wings etc.

oil leak . some wear in steering rack.some rust in brake pipes.

some rear brake imbalance , o/s park brake performance could be better.

Fail 17 May 2016 115,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

some rust in brake pipes. extensive surface corrosion in underbody/floor/sills etc.

Pass 8 May 2015 97,720 miles

o/s/r lamp deteriorated

underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion.steel brake pipes have some rust

Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion.steel brake pipes have some rust

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,323 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 89,987 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer outer case parting from silencer

near side sill scaby with rust but still structualy safe

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 66,810 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,958 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 60,958 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,684 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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BU53 VPL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU53 VPL, 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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BU53 VPL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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