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BU53 FMZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 corroded (compensator) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,363 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (compensator) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,897 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 99,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear center and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2017 93,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear center and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,913 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,172 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,603 miles

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

load sensing valve slighly stiff

Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,058 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,241 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,697 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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BU53 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMZ, 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 BU53 FMZ registered?

BU53 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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