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BX53 YTL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,049 mi
Last recorded118,049 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YTL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,049 miles

Oil leak crank shaft seal gear box end ()

Oil leak vacuum pump gasket ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment maybe be required (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,610 miles

all service brakes locked out on the brake roller test

Fail 2 Aug 2016 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working bad connection (1.4.A.2c)

all service brakes locked out on the brake roller test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,447 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

n/s/r outter tyre side walll cracked but no cords showing

nail in o/s/r inner and outter tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,447 miles

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

n/s/f side marker inop

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

n/s/r outter tyre side walll cracked but no cords showing

nail in o/s/r inner and outter tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,404 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,735 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,204 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,895 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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BX53 YTL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX53 YTL, 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 BX53 YTL registered?

BX53 YTL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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