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BV53 PVA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,598 mi
Last recorded120,598 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 120,598 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area - below side loading door

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen has damage in excess of 10mm but does not materially affect the view of the road ahead

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber worn & split

nearside side loading door doesn't open - inspection from rear doors

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,444 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing secure / release mechansim (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel / 'B' post (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded join o floor panel to wheel house (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area - below side loading door

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen has damage in excess of 10mm but does not materially affect the view of the road ahead

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber worn & split

nearside side loading door doesn't open - inspection from rear doors

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,985 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 107,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,076 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,951 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,189 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake discs scored and pitted on inner faces

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,332 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 60,330 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,309 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 45,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 PVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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