MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front drop sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front drop sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear drop sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S & N/S park brake cable operation knotchy
Slight corrosion to N/S/F metal brake pipe
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
BOTH FRONT WISHBONES REAR INNER BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY SPLIT
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 ETU 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 BT53 ETU, 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 BT53 ETU registered?
BT53 ETU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is BT53 ETU safe to buy?
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