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BT53 RJV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

192,671 mi
Last recorded192,671 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2025 192,671 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S Front Pipe By Bulkhead On N/S Front Of Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 192,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush [ o/s bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step outside prescribed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may need attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust outer casing poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2024 192,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working roof (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush [ o/s bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step outside prescribed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may need attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective juddery (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

centre exhaust outer casing poor condition

park brake travel close to limit

tipper body and rails corroded [ will need attention soon ]

Pass 16 Dec 2023 191,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated [ o/s bush cracking ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake slightly slower application may need attention soon damp around hub seal

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect attention soon (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ATTENTION SOON (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes play [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn edge

exhaust outer casing poor condition

park brake travel may need attention soon

tipper rails and tipper bed corroded [ may need attention soon ]

Fail 7 Dec 2023 191,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated [ o/s bush cracking ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service brake slightly slower application may need attention soon damp around hub seal

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect attention soon (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ATTENTION SOON (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes play [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn edge

exhaust outer casing poor condition

park brake travel may need attention soon

tipper rails and tipper bed corroded [ may need attention soon ]

Pass 30 Nov 2022 190,248 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides [ attention soon ] (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides [ attention soon ] (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust outer casing corroded

tipper body and rails corroded [ may need attention soon ] bed floor corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 189,626 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position light flickers

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust outer casing corroded

tipper body bed and sides corroded/rails

Fail 6 Dec 2021 189,626 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position light flickers

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively defective centre of rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

exhaust outer casing corroded

tipper body bed and sides corroded/rails

Pass 11 Dec 2020 188,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged and deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

tipper body rails corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 188,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect attention soon (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged and deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

tipper body rails corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 186,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 2 to 3 mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive may need attention soon close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edge

tipper body rails corroded both sides and rear several places

Fail 11 Jun 2019 186,753 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced showing white light to rear slight crack/dirty inside lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 2 to 3 mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive may need attention soon close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edge

tipper body rails corroded both sides and rear several places

Pass 1 Jun 2018 185,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in d bushes will need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

tipper body rail corroded several places

Fail 30 May 2018 185,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 3 to 4mm approx (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in d bushes will need attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

tipper body rail corroded several places

Pass 13 Jun 2017 179,964 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 171,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking

Fail 26 May 2016 171,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 166,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 154,276 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 154,274 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 144,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 144,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 138,407 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 138,405 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 122,770 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 87,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,961 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 44,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RJV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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

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