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FY53 BHA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,272 mi
Last recorded134,272 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 BHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2025 134,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,636 miles

sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 131,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,797 miles

sills corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,534 miles

out riggers corroded

sills corroded

underside corrododed

Fail 25 Feb 2021 126,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

out riggers corroded

sills corroded

underside corrododed

Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 121,665 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 121,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected cross member (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 119,762 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,727 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,334 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,030 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 114,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2012 113,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 113,617 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,644 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,384 miles

o/s @ n/s/f rear wishbone bushs starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,010 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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FY53 BHA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY53 BHA, 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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FY53 BHA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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