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BV53 RWY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear spring hanger x2 bitys (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch corroded x2 bits (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear leaf spring hanger x3 bits (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch but outside prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016

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

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

whole vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15c cords exposed inner edge as well (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge worn heavily (4.1.E.1)

whole vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,718 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f step corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,529 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 585,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,542 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,486 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,898 miles

o/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 7 May 2009 24,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,457 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,884 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 RWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

BV53 RWY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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