MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection. both inner sills and chassis also covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
all brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection. both inner sills and chassis also covered in underseal
Advise body corroded.
Advise brake discs corroded.
Advise brake pipes corroded.
Advise inner and outer sills corroded.
Advise body corroded.
Advise brake discs corroded.
Advise brake pipes corroded.
Advise inner and outer sills corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D/ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged both belts damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tipper body corroded
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working and centre lamps (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged both belts damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tipper body corroded
Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed All front seat belts starting to fray (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lense damaged (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Tipper body brackets and body corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Central Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed All front seat belts starting to fray (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lense damaged (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Tipper body brackets and body corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed All front (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Outer sill corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear Tipper body in poor condition
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance arm bent (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. different size to other 3 tyres on same axle (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Clutch pedal rubber excessively worn
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance arm bent (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
tipper body in poor condition
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
tipper body in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG53 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BG53 FEJ, 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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BG53 FEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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