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BV53 VBU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,033 mi
Last recorded123,033 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 123,033 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 110,390 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,974 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 50,974 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW THREE QUATERS FULL REQUIRES TOPPING UP.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

N/S/R BRAKE BACKING PLATE DAMP WITH FLUID.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON BOTH EDGES.

SLIGHT FLUXUATION RECORDED FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKE READINGS.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,733 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 VBU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

BV53 VBU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BV53 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 VBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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