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BJ53 MTZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,734 mi
Last recorded174,734 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MTZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 174,734 miles

both front tyres heavyly worn on both inner and outter tread edges.

corrosion located on vehicle chassis legs,vehicle under body,rear inner wheel arches/floor pan and under bonnet on chassis legs and inner wheel arches.

damage located on o/s/r side of van.

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged.

o/s/f drivers seat loose but not insecure.

oil leak located on lower half of vehicle engine.

slight interferance on both rear light clusters when indicator is applied with side position lamps on.

vehicle handbrake travel very high.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 154,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 139,016 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 139,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 125,854 miles

wireing loom chaffing above pas pump

Fail 20 Jun 2011 125,854 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wireing loom chaffing above pas pump

Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 103,801 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 95,949 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight noisey when rotatded

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,949 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing slight noisey when rotatded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,258 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 88,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,766 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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BJ53 MTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ53 MTZ, 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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BJ53 MTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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