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BJ53 RPX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,698 mi
Last recorded234,698 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 234,698 miles

transmission oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn pads 50% worn

both front wishbone rear bushessplitting

n/s middle sill damaged

n/s rear axle bump stop missing

n/s rear parking brake slightly low in effort

n/s sidemarker lights inop

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear sill and sill lip damaged

o/sdoor mirror cracked strong advise

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and rear bracket broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 234,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn pads 50% worn

both front wishbone rear bushessplitting

n/s middle sill damaged

n/s rear axle bump stop missing

n/s rear parking brake slightly low in effort

n/s sidemarker lights inop

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s rear sill and sill lip damaged

o/sdoor mirror cracked strong advise

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and rear bracket broken

transmission oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 224,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and worn pads ok

engine and transmission oil leaks

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread and cracking in treads and sides

rear exhaust bracket broken and both silencers poor

rear seats fitted not part of mot

slight bind both rear hubs

various side markers inop

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Apr 2013 213,625 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

vac pump leaking

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2013 213,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

vac pump leaking

various oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2012 200,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from vac pump

Fail 26 Apr 2012 200,425 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from vac pump

Pass 12 Apr 2011 176,673 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front wipers poor

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

front bumper and grill damaged

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror cover missing

offside rear hub slight noise

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 1 May 2010 162,883 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2008 133,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,410 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 84,137 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 RPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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