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BT53 JBU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,697 mi
Last recorded174,697 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 174,697 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear general corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2016 174,646 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015
Pass 8 Jul 2014 174,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 174,054 miles

nearside rear tyre is splitting on outer wall

offside front tyre is splitting on outer wall

Pass 18 Apr 2012 164,982 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall

nearside rear outer sill has corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2011 158,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 152,870 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 149,494 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 149,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber split slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,407 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 124,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 124,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BT53 JBU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BT53 JBU, 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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BT53 JBU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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