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BT53 RFJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,458 mi
Last recorded101,458 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s & o/s outter sills corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 101,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s & o/s outter sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished excessively

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near mudflap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outter sill corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracked & perished excessively

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge- 195/70/15c 104/102

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,244 miles

BOTH SILLS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES ON MAIN CHASSIS REAR AXLE UNDER ARCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,905 miles

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

corrotion on main chassie above rear axle under rear arches

Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,904 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrotion on main chassie above rear axle under rear arches

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & REAR BUSH SPLITTING (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & REAR BUSH SPLITTING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear BUMP STOP ADRIFT

Rear BOTH OUTER CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE

VEHICLE UNDERBODY/SILLS CORRODED

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & REAR BUSH SPLITTING (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & REAR BUSH SPLITTING (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear BUMP STOP ADRIFT

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

Rear BOTH OUTER CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGE

VEHICLE UNDERBODY/SILLS CORRODED

Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,811 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 83,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,110 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,360 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,213 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 55,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 55,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,055 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 34,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,360 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 RFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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