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BV53 UVT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 114,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2022 114,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,426 miles

Central Front Bonnet stay holder clip broken

Central Front Handbrake reserve movement very low

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch corroded but not likely to cause injury

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,774 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,010 miles

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

Front ABS ring gears poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,963 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,950 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 67,950 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 60,688 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 56,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,764 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,085 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,084 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,892 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,981 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 45,980 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,693 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 UVT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UVT, 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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What year was BV53 UVT registered?

BV53 UVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BV53 UVT safe to buy?

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