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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Radiator panel corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Radiator panel corroded
Nearside Front tyre has small perish cracks in outer sidewall
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Front tyre has small perish cracks in outer sidewall
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f brake discs worn
low effort o/s/r h/brake
n/s/f bumper insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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BJ53 MWE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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