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BV53 PJX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,970 mi
Last recorded95,970 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sills rusty

brake pipes req cleaning

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,466 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsr tyre perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,466 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nsr tyre perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,194 miles

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

o/s step corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,232 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 61,229 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,777 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 29,771 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 21,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,676 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 15,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,812 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 PJX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PJX, 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 PJX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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