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BV53 DDN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,441 mi
Last recorded147,441 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 DDN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 147,441 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding/pitting. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches/steps/floor pans/rear valance/out riggers corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends slight play. ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack weeping. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 143,869 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front and rear inner wheel arches/both inner and outer sills/rear valance corroding/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/centre/rear out riggers corroding/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front rack ends. ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,237 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()

floor pans and rear chassis corroding.

rear valance corroding and thin in places.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 140,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis corroded by seat belt anchor point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 134,838 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroding.

rear valance corroding and thin.

Fail 9 Sep 2019 134,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and door step heavily corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded by suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded by rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches corroded by rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroding.

rear valance corroding and thin.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brakes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corroding.

rear chassis and valance corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 121,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear inner and outer sills corroding.

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear inner wheel arch to floor pan corroding.

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded.

rear chassis and rear valance corroding.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 121,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded by suspension. (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering pipes to steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear inner and outer sills corroding.

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear inner wheel arch to floor pan corroding.

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded.

rear chassis and rear valance corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,038 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front floor pan corroding.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,898 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,645 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight play in n/s front steering rack end.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,968 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low, possible out of adjustment.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all okay and working/ tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,937 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight corrossion on both front brake disc's

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,964 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,811 miles

n/s/r lens slightly cracked,not showing white light.

Pass 18 May 2007 39,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,924 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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BV53 DDN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BV53 DDN, 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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BV53 DDN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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