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BJ53 RYO

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,011 mi
Last recorded140,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RYO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,011 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 139,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 130,301 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 130,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,024 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

crack on windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

damage on windscreen outside swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2015 116,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 111,615 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 149,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 102,054 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,207 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,371 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,111 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 87,111 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,716 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughest

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,447 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,447 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 RYO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RYO, 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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What year was BJ53 RYO registered?

BJ53 RYO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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