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BT53 RFF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,427 mi
Last recorded156,427 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RFF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 156,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 151,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 142,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Sills & inner steps have general age related corroion

Pass 29 Dec 2020 127,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner sills & steps have general age related corroion

Fail 29 Dec 2020 127,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner sills & steps have general age related corroion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,791 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion or covered with underseal

Fail 25 Jun 2019 112,791 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion or covered with underseal

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2015 108,824 miles

Centre propshaft mount broken

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 108,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft centre mount broken

Pass 9 May 2014 102,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 102,563 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,660 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 88,447 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,270 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 81,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 62,371 miles

Propshaft component defective

slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2009 62,371 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Propshaft component defective

slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,778 miles

nearside front antiroll bar bolt bent slightly

second propshaft center bearing rubber colapsed

Fail 8 Nov 2007 50,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all cab and rear outline marker lamps inop

nearside front antiroll bar bolt bent slightly

second propshaft center bearing rubber colapsed

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,868 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 40,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RFF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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