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BT53 RSX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,950 mi
Last recorded200,950 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 200,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface very worn and thin (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 194,545 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 189,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 182,417 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 182,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 162,455 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2013 162,446 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 157,727 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 157,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 146,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 146,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 128,313 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 105,286 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,542 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,542 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,895 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 RSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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