MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak
engine sump supported with wood
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside inner body bolts loose but body secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside inner body bolts loose but body secure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wipers slightly worn
o/s rear seat belt slow retracting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front wipers slightly worn
o/s rear seat belt slow retracting
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O/S/R Outer tyre wall cracked
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
O/S/R Outer tyre wall cracked
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside mirror glass slight damage.
Nearside rear door does not open.
Offside front bumper reflector missing.
Rear nearside and offside side marker lights inop.Nearside roof marker inop.
Slight damage to offside rear shocker mounting.
Slight dampness power steering pump area.
Slight play offside rear roll bar bush.
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside mirror glass damaged.
Nearside rear door does not open.
Offside front bumper reflector missing.
Rear nearside and offside side markers inop.Nearside roof marker inop.
Slight damage to offside rear shocker mounting.
Slight dampness power steering pump area.
Slight play offside rear roll bar bush.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 VCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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