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BJ53 RYY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,630 mi
Last recorded174,630 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 174,630 miles

Body sills "Inner + outers badly corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Step corroded + holed

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded + holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip not 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 174,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body sills "Inner + outers badly corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Step corroded + holed

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded + holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip not 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 170,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both sides sills and rear wheel arches rusted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 170,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both sides sills and rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 155,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 152,875 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 152,875 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 151,409 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

silencer de laminating

Fail 4 Aug 2015 151,409 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

silencer de laminating

Pass 4 Aug 2014 150,148 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 146,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 142,049 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Jul 2010 126,702 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack join ts worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 137,916 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack join ts worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 133,135 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

Fail 14 Jul 2009 133,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

Fail 25 Jul 2008 129,984 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 129,984 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 116,660 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 116,660 miles

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

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

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

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 RYY 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 61.9%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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