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BV53 VBG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

242,069 mi
Last recorded242,069 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 242,069 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 242,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 224,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 207,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

screen cracked nearside

Fail 12 Nov 2014 207,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

screen cracked nearside

Pass 13 Nov 2013 192,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 185,073 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 175,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 158,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 137,010 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 150,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2007 126,751 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 91,422 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 91,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VBG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 VBG registered?

BV53 VBG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is BV53 VBG safe to buy?

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