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BV53 VDD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,885 mi
Last recorded147,885 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 147,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 147,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 141,713 miles

Both rear tyres just starting to perish

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Unable to inspect wheel bearing or tyre as brake binding

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

Windscreen cracked

Wiper blades smear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 141,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres just starting to perish

Brake in-balance on rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Unable to inspect wheel bearing or tyre as brake binding

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

Windscreen cracked

Wiper blades smear

Pass 3 Jun 2014 137,542 miles

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

front discs rusty inner face

o/s front and rear brake pipes rusty

slight damage n/s screen

Fail 3 Jun 2014 137,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs rusty inner face

o/s front and rear brake pipes rusty

slight damage n/s screen

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,028 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 104,116 miles

both front tyres low edges

Fail 10 May 2012 104,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low edges

Pass 16 May 2011 91,825 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perrished in tread

Fail 13 May 2011 91,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre perrished in tread

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,172 miles

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

oil leak engine

Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,172 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,528 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 58,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,024 miles

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

extra rear passenger seat belt jammed

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 VDD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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