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BV53 RYB

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

173,606 mi
Last recorded173,606 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 173,606 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 164,393 miles

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

vehicle corroded through out under side

Fail 16 Oct 2017 164,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 156,585 miles

both rear chassis corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 156,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 150,349 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 150,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 143,867 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 143,862 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 137,892 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 137,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 129,225 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 129,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,614 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 114,198 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 114,194 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 105,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 105,423 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,845 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 166,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 122,892 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 122,892 miles

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}.

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 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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