MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable has restricted free movement HAND BRAKE CABLE SIZED REAR BRAKES LOCKED ON (1.1.15 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 REAR FRONT TO REAR PIPE PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 FORWARD RUNNING FRONT TO REAR CORRODED AND PITTED (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL BULKHEAD PIPES PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WING HOLED AND CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FORWARD OF REAR SPRING HANGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced X MEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) O/S RACK INNER JOINT WORN TO EXCESS (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
ALL THE UNDERSIDE IS HEAVILY CORRODED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle corroded through out under side
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at side of tank (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle corroded through out under side
both rear chassis corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
both rear chassis corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s centre inner sill holed/corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
end float at n/s/r wheel
slight fault at n/s/r lights
vehicle corroded throughout underside
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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner/outer sills & rear inner arch/floor (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner/outer sills & rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
end float at n/s/r wheel
slight fault at n/s/r lights
vehicle corroded throughout underside
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
windscreen cracked.{outside drivers swept area}.
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BV53 RYB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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