MOT Status
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46,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear lamp covered in paint
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear halfshaft has slight play
Offside Rear halfshaft has slight play
Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear halfshaft has slight play
Offside Rear halfshaft has slight play
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside corrosion
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
underside corrosion
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Body corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front, central and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body corrosion
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak from bell housing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak from bell housing.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb very dim. (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak from bell housing.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
both number plate light lenses dirty.
horn works but recommend replacement.
spare tyre flat.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
spare tyre is deflated
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f rtre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs inner surfaces slightly pitted
n.s rear tyre has split in tread/inner sidewall-recommennd replacement
Oil leak
spare tyre underinflated
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Parking brake has limited reserve travel
Parking brake mechanisms condition deteriorating
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Parking brake has limited reserve travel
Parking brake mechanisms condition deteriorating
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)
hand brake travel on limit
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 RFN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.
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 RFN, 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 RFN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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