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BV53 RTO

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,505 mi
Last recorded165,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2018 165,505 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked on inner wall

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded/holed but outside prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2017 156,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

most brake pipes heavily greased preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2016 155,405 miles

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

all Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,653 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 116,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 94,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 84,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,975 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,404 miles

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 RTO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

BV53 RTO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is BV53 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 RTO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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