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BP53 NUJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,577 mi
Last recorded78,577 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 NUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all under body corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 78,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all under body corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,722 miles

all underbody corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

all underbody corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,710 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,705 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

antifreeze content quite low

bonnet hinges stiff (lubricated)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear end of front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2013 70,807 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

antifreeze content quite low

bonnet hinges stiff (lubricated)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear end of front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet hinges stiff

chassis and sills corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet hinges stiff

chassis and sills corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,822 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,906 miles

front wipers smearing slightly.

n/s/f cv boot retaining straps/clips incorrect,allowing slight grease seepage.

several rear seat belts twisted.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 47,906 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly.

several rear seat belts twisted.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,925 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,225 miles

offside emergency door unable to open

Fail 15 Dec 2006 27,225 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside emergence door unable to open

Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,003 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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BP53 NUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 BP53 NUJ, 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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BP53 NUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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