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BV53 UZN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

294,957 mi
Last recorded294,957 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 294,957 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 294,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 291,424 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 291,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 258,958 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

engine oil ,leak

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 24 Mar 2015 258,958 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn on edge

engine oil leak

nails in both rear tyres

rack notchy but no freeplay

Pass 11 Apr 2014 224,210 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 195,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 194,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 188,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 178,969 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 178,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 141,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 99,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,580 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 UZN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UZN, 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 UZN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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