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BU53 FNE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 101,400 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn wrap around prop mount (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing rail 30cm from cross member mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment performance good (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,470 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside and nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,768 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,699 miles

Front offside and nearside ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2019 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 83,177 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,588 miles

offside mirror lower little mirror missing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,038 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 71,834 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2013 66,723 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

offside lower mirror slight damage

prop centre bush deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,360 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2010 46,997 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,882 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 FNE 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 95.2%.

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 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU53 FNE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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