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ExpiredMileage
126,321 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear tipper body rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear tipper body rusty
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drop side (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front wishbones, rear bushes deteriorated
both inner sills slightly corroded
drivers seat slightly insecure
rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
rear brake imbalance close to limit
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front wishbones , rear bushes deteriorated
both inner sills slightly corroded
drivers seat slightly insecure
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 3/4
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit (very bold on outer edge)
rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
rear brake imbalance (close to limit)
both front lower arms (rear bushes deteriated ) splitting
power steering res below min
Dropside insecure n/s/f dropside front lock pin missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working o/s/r (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively fluctuating rear service brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
both front lower arms (rear bushes deteriated ) splitting
power steering res below min
front brake imbalance close to limit
rear brake imbalance 20%
Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position n/s/f dropside lock pin missing (6.4.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.87 (7.4.B.3b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 60% n/s/r slow (3.7.B.2)
front brake imbalance close to limit
park brake only just met min requirement
rear brake imbalance close to limit
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.23 (7.4.B.3b)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s/r door (6.2.B.1c)
park brake only just met min requirement
rear brake imbalance close to limit
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.24 (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passenger's seat insecure n/s/f mount area corodded (6.2.A.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/f step area corodded
slight rear brake imbalance
park brake only just met requirements
slight rear brake imbalance
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.26 (7.4.B.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
park brake only just met requirements
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r outer tyre has screw in tred area
o/s/f inner sill has corossion
Nearside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r outer tyre has screw in tred area
o/s/f inner sill has corossion
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
both rear (outer) tyres wearing close to limit
emissions close to limit
n/s/r sidelight slightly dim
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
both rear (outer) tyres wearing close to limit
n/s/r sidelight slightly dim
Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worn
o/s/r outer tyre getting low
steering rack damp with oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f door mirror has slight cracking
o/s/r (outer) tyre has nail in tred area
oil spray over front x member/steering rack
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank wet with oil but no sign of a fuel leak
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank wet with oil but no sign of a fuel leak
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hand brake travel is high
power steering pipe is corroded
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BT53 RUB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 RUB, 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 RUB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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