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BV53 RZF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,918 mi
Last recorded116,918 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 116,918 miles

brake anti slip close tolimit

Fail 7 Sep 2012 117,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 205,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 188,774 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 186,167 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear 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)

o/s/rear backplate contamination

Pass 4 Jun 2009 154,723 miles

Advise front pads wearing low approx 80%worn

Advise hand brake travel

Advise nearside front tyre scrubbing on innder edge

Advise oil leak

Unable to open rear doors from outside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2009 154,712 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Advise front pads wearing low approx 80%worn

Advise hand brake travel

Advise nearside front tyre scrubbing on innder edge

Advise oil leak

Unable to open rear doors from outside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2008 121,265 miles

evidence of accident damage to offside front of vehicle.

Fail 20 May 2008 120,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Evidance of accident damage to offside front of vehicle

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 100,721 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 97,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 RZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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