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BV53 VDR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,892 mi
Last recorded133,892 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 133,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded/ holed, not in prescribed area

corrosion under van

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Oct 2023 133,892 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded/ holed, not in prescribed area

corrosion under van

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f door step area corroded and holed

n/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 9 Feb 2022 132,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f door step area corroded and holed

n/s/r inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 3 Dec 2020 130,675 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear n/s o/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner [TYRE WORN ON EDGE ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s inner step showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner [TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front front o/s drivers seat worn

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff rear upper brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak[bad]

under side of vehicle body and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2019 127,699 miles

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body

Fail 23 May 2019 127,692 miles

Front Upper Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning rear upper load sensing valve sized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front to rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s o/s rear brake pipes over rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both n/s o/s outer sill,s showing signs of corrosion

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,566 miles

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 125,790 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 205 (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven 40% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,755 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,830 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,576 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 82,576 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake inbalance at top of acceptable scale

Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 41,178 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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 VDR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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