MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside sill corroded
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)
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)
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)
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake inbalance at top of acceptable scale
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
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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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