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BJ53 RXC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,759 mi
Last recorded261,759 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 261,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

broken driver seat cover

Pass 12 Apr 2017 254,715 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Light cluster lense cracked

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just me requirements

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 254,715 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Light cluster lense cracked

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just me requirements

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 250,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 247,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 247,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 241,608 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 232,177 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 232,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 219,149 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 219,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 204,147 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 204,141 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 190,169 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 190,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 175,084 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 142,290 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 142,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 111,732 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 111,732 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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 RXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ53 RXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 RXC registered?

BJ53 RXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BJ53 RXC safe to buy?

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