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BJ53 RZF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,776 mi
Last recorded156,776 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Oct 2022 156,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,288 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,627 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,976 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,010 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,396 miles

brake pipes corroding

front wishbones bushes perishing and splitting

rear brake balance

Fail 31 Oct 2015 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes corroding

front wishbones bushes perishing and splitting

rear brake balance

Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,479 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes slightly binding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,119 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,115 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,765 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING AT TIME OF TEST

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING AT TIME OF TEST

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WASHERS POOR DELIVERY

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,046 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,635 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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