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BV53 RXO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,488 mi
Last recorded131,488 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 131,488 miles

Nearside Front 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))

offside rear light slightly damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2018 131,487 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

offside rear light slightly damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,737 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger at backbox slightly deterioated

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 31 Aug 2017 124,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed in offside front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear valance holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear valance holed (2.4.A.3)

all exhaust rubber mounts perished and split

bodywork corroded and holed behind offside headlamp

bodywork corroded and holed below nearside door step

bodywork corroded and holed in nearside front inner wheel arch

bodywork corroded and holed in offside rear inner wheel arch

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

oil leak

parking brake tell tale lamp inoperative

slight brake vibration offside front

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,260 miles

corroded at offside step

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,260 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper at offside (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded marked front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corroded at offside step

minor power steering fluid leak

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

one front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight brake vibration at nearside front

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,146 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 112,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 107,991 miles

nearside rear lense faded causing lights to be slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside front steering arm

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Fail 6 Aug 2013 107,987 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside rear lense faded causing lights to be slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside front steering arm

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,871 miles

front windscreen cracked outwith prescribed areas

Fail 21 Sep 2012 102,858 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front windscreen cracked outwith prescribed areas

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,390 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,220 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 69,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,939 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 62,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,848 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 62,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak.

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 RXO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXO, 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 RXO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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