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Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general cab condition is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general cab condition is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Body floor and sides corroded
Clutch pedal pad worn
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering gaiter insecure
Body floor and sides corroded
Clutch pedal pad worn
Coolant bottle empty
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded
both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
oil leak
slight steering fluid leak, steering fluid level low
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded
both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low
oil leak
slight steering fluid leak, steering fluid level low
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre size-185/75/16C
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both nearside rear tyres deteriorated
nearside rear lamp lens damaged slightly
offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area wearing low
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper marker not operating
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Front brake discs have a corroded edge
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (185/75R16C) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (185/75R16C) (4.1.E.1)
Rear movement in anti-roll bar bushes
Rear small cuts in tyres
exhaust silencers deteriorating
steering rack damp
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front brake discs have a corroded edge
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (185/75R16C) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (185/75R16C) (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear movement in anti-roll bar bushes
Rear small cuts in tyres
exhaust silencers deteriorating
steering rack damp
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
slight uneven application on front service brake
wipers smear slightly
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside front upper marker light not working
Exhauast System Wearing Thin In Places
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Small Split In Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall ( Cords Not Visible )
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Small Split In Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall ( Cords Not Visible )
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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BU53 FMY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 BU53 FMY, 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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BU53 FMY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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