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BT53 PXJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,487 mi
Last recorded176,487 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 176,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing has damage

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak steering rack ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Oct 2017 176,482 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing has damage

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak steering rack ()

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch seam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch seam (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 150,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch seam (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch seam (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 128,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 128,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and offside front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,637 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 108,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,517 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,862 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,510 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 PXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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