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BV53 USH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,339 mi
Last recorded129,339 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 129,339 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2026 129,336 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2025 128,954 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

reverse lights inop

Fail 19 May 2025 128,954 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

reverse lights inop

Pass 12 Jun 2024 128,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lower x member very corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2024 128,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front lower x member very corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2023 128,057 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stop outer side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake warning light not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 18 May 2023 128,056 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above bump stop inner side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above bump stop outer side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake warning light not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Apr 2022 126,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PAS pipe corroded

radiator support panel badly corroded

reverse lights not working

sump corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 126,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PAS pipe corroded

radiator support panel badly corroded

reverse lights not working

sump corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 126,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 126,050 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Nearside and Offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively paint overspray on windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 125,490 miles

both step areas corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2018 125,490 miles

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

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

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

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

both step areas corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2017 124,134 miles

NSR & OSR Half shaft has excessive play

Rear exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly warped

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 122,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly warped

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,298 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 120,927 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,150 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 10 Sep 2013 117,150 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 113,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 95,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,967 miles

rear fog light repaired

Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,565 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

front number plate slightly dis-figured

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,829 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 USH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 USH, 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 USH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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