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BV53 POF

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

318,798 mi
Last recorded318,798 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 POF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 318,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 318,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 315,836 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 315,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 309,197 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 309,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 302,638 miles

N/S & O/S ENTIRE SILLS HAS BUBBLES OF CORROSION

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PROB SHAFT BEARING HAS PLAY

Parking brake: parking 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.A.1)

front & rear brake pipes protected in sealant

Fail 24 Jun 2014 302,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust emits blue smoke

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear hub leaking

strong advise o/s rear inner wheel arch small hole

Pass 15 Jun 2013 275,423 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s front seat belt webbing slight deterioration

o/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s steering rackend dlight play

Fail 13 Jun 2013 275,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s front seat belt webbing slight deterioration

o/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s steering rackend dlight play

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s coilspring very rusty top

n/s leafspring slight play in bush

Fail 12 Jun 2012 258,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s coilspring very rusty top

n/s leafspring slight play in bush

o/s front tyre wearing thin

parking brake light inop

Fail 16 Jun 2011 243,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front screen has scratches in zone a

o/s front wheel bearing slight roughness when spun

Pass 16 Jun 2011 243,199 miles

front screen has scratches in zone a

o/s front wheel bearing slight roughness when spun

Fail 16 Jun 2010 222,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 222,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 198,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 179,215 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 150,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 120,327 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 120,327 miles

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

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

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

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 POF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV53 POF, 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 POF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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