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BT53 JRU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,126 mi
Last recorded153,126 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 JRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 153,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

some seat removed

Pass 16 May 2017 139,592 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

VARIOUS UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 17 May 2016 128,269 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 115,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 115,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 102,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,796 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 93,796 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wipers rubers worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

age cracking to lower arm rear bushes

age cracking to rubbers

corrosion to undersde of van

Fail 25 Feb 2011 85,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

age cracking to lower arm rear bushes

age cracking to rubbers

corrosion to undersde of van

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,268 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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BT53 JRU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

BT53 JRU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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