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BV53 PZX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,970 mi
Last recorded115,970 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and body panles

Fail 26 Mar 2019 115,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and body panles

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,363 miles

Central Exhaust system delaminating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Central Exhaust system delaminating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack end has slight play

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 98,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,449 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,645 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,493 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,292 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 78,122 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,783 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,351 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 62,351 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 54,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,792 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 43,792 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PZX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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