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BV53 UXD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 105,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 104,241 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

vehicle has had extensive welding all over, All covered in underseal

Fail 17 Jul 2025 104,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

vehicle has had extensive welding all over, All covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,910 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle has had extensive welding all over.All covered in underseal at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 101,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system one front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle has had extensive welding all over.All covered in underseal at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,198 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 97,138 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member /step mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine mounting fractured corroded and holed (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicle floor pan corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2022 92,652 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg behind rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg behind rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in thick underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 91,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 91,601 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 90,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,057 miles

corrosion in both bodysills

corrosion in offside front inner wing

intercooler blocked with mud

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2014 90,056 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion in both bodysills

corrosion in offside front inner wing

intercooler blocked with mud

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,588 miles

general under vehicle corrosion and corrosion in both bodysills

Fail 15 Oct 2013 89,588 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

general under vehicle corrosion and corrosion in both bodysills

offside parking brake reduced effect

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,789 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion in both bodysills

intercooler fins blocked

nearside bodysill damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2012 79,789 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

corrosion in both bodysills

intercooler fins blocked

nearside bodysill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,598 miles

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

nearside body sill damaged and general corrosion in both bodysills

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,288 miles

Both rear brake plates slightly damp

Power steering pipe, quite corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,282 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear brake plates slightly damp

power steering pipe, quite corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,847 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 30,777 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,551 miles

n/s rear brake backplate damp

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 UXD 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 57.1%.

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 UXD, 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 UXD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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