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BV53 RNJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,989 mi
Last recorded197,989 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 197,989 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm rear / main rubber bushes perished / cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two large cracks in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner / outer lower sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shocks misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 197,982 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner rear chassis leg rusted through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread down to the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm rear / main rubber bushes perished / cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two large cracks in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner / outer lower sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear shocks misting oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 192,973 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Lower Front Intercooler / radiator bracket is heavily rusted / corroded.

Central Front Lower Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak Gearbox oil leak. ()

Central Rear Lower Oil leak Differential oil leak. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside & offside front tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside front coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both nearside & offside lower outer sills are showing early signs of corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Large / long crack in the windscreen however it does not obscure drivers view of the road.

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer lower rear sill rust hole through however it is not structural (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside & offside rear tyres low on tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 192,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front, inner wheel well has a rust hole / corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front, inner, lower sill edge rusted out. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front, inner wheel well has a rust hole / corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear chassis rail to boot floor to rear inner wheel well rust hole / excessive corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem perished / cracked. (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Lower Front Intercooler / radiator bracket is heavily rusted / corroded.

Central Front Lower Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak Gearbox oil leak. ()

Central Rear Lower Oil leak Differential oil leak. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside & offside front tyre tread unevenly worn on the inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside front coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both nearside & offside lower outer sills are showing early signs of corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Large / long crack in the windscreen however it does not obscure drivers view of the road.

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer lower rear sill rust hole through however it is not structural (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside & offside rear tyres low on tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 189,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak rear axle engine gearbox ()

all tyres worn on edges

rear fog not working

screen cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 185,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel inner wheel arches holed

front wipers smear

windscreen cracked and chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2016 185,579 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel inner wheel arches holed

front wipers smear

windscreen cracked and chipped

Pass 20 Mar 2015 184,645 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen damaged beyond 40mm but not within drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Mar 2015 184,645 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

windscreen damaged beyond 40mm but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Apr 2014 172,521 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 172,519 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 169,094 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 157,089 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Nov 2011 144,497 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn,pitted and lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,552 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 101,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 99,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pads low

tyres req both rears osf worn off on inner edge

windscreen chipped in two places

Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,647 miles

brake pads low

tyres req both rears osf worn off on inner edge

windscreen chipped in two places

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 RNJ 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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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