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BV53 PXG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,251 mi
Last recorded108,251 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 108,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes and OSR brake pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre age dated 2011

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower step/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch body panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age dated 2012

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 108,237 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes and OSR brake pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre age dated 2011

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower step/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch body panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age dated 2012

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 101,006 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre age dated 2011

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and lower step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age dated 2012

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack lower of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin hanging loose

Fail 13 Sep 2023 100,835 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn 2nd(rear) support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre age dated 2011

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and lower step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre age dated 2012

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack lower of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin hanging loose

Pass 3 Sep 2022 97,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner sills/lower step areas both sides, also OSR chassis rail near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 97,926 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner sills/lower step areas both sides, also OSR chassis rail near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd silencer leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,700 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded to excess and holed not in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2019 96,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.19 vehicle reading 3.32 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded to excess and holed not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,757 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,780 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,578 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,060 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,721 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Wiper blades juddering across the screen and leaving streaks, partially obstructing view. Not too excess.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,756 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 49,487 miles

front wipers leaving lines

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 28 May 2008 44,831 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,431 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,811 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,811 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 PXG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PXG, 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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What year was BV53 PXG registered?

BV53 PXG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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