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FY53 BMO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,433 mi
Last recorded169,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 BMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 169,433 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 168,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 160,367 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 160,343 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both middle out riggers by leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear chassis by leaf spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside center inner sill corroded and holed

Offside center inner sill corroded and holed

Rear chassis corroded and holed

brake peddle anti-slip worn

Fail 10 Apr 2018 152,388 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill X2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded after arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward of arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward of arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion center sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded after arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside center inner sill corroded and holed

Offside center inner sill corroded and holed

Rear chassis corroded and holed

brake peddle anti-slip worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 143,710 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in several areas not prescribed

Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s chassis under arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in several areas not prescribed

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,952 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in several areas of underbody either not excessive or prescribed

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 May 2015 120,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in several areas of underbody,not excessive or prescribed

Fail 20 Apr 2015 120,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in several areas of underbody,not excessive or prescribed

Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,263 miles

corrosion in various places

offside front metal barke pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in various places

offside front metal barke pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,752 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside wing mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 101,749 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside wing mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,548 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside mirror cracked

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,523 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,437 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 BMO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BMO, 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 BMO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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