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BT53 RJX

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,862 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

somecorrosion showing on underside body and suspension components.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,180 miles

centre rear exhust box outer skin corroded & starting to detach.

o/s & n/ front brake disc inner faces pitted

some components,chassis & rear crossmember showing corrosion.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 90,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

centre rear exhust box outer skin corroded & starting to detach.

o/s & n/ front brake disc inner faces pitted

some components,chassis & rear crossmember showing corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 82,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 71,016 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 71,016 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 61,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 61,232 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 53,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,688 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,544 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 31,544 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RJX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RJX, 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 RJX registered?

BT53 RJX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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