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87,169 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed heavy smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chassis corroded
front subframe and suspension corroded
rear axle and suspension corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
play in both rearwheel bearings
under side of vehicle requres reunderseling
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Outer sill corroded not in prescribed area
Offside Outer sill not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Furthest rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded in several places chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Furthest rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded in several places chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded but not effecting structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
hand brake light not working
Brake load sensing valve stiff compensator (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust centre box showing deterioration
hand brake light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
exhaust centre boxes showing deterioration
hand brake light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
exhaust centre boxes showing deterioration
hand brake light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both centre boxes on exhaust deteriorated
both wipers deteriorated
hand brake light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
both centre boxes on exhaust deteriorated
both wipers deteriorated
hand brake light not working
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
exhaust centre box deteriorated
hand brake light not working
Oil leak
exhaust centre boxes deteriorated
hand brake light not working
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
exhaust centre boxes deteriorated
hand brake light not working
centre box on exhaust deteriorated
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f tyre wall deteriorated
centre box on exhaust deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre deteriorated (strong advise)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre boxes on exhaust showing slight deterioration
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage
n/s/r tyre showing slight deteriation
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r tyre inner wall showing deteriation
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre inner wall showing deteriation
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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BV53 OZP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 BV53 OZP, 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 OZP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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