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BU53 FNF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,354 mi
Last recorded77,354 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Steering box has seepage pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 75,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Steering box has seepage pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,717 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 71,717 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,852 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,851 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,887 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2012 46,733 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,355 miles

front brake discs scoreing on inside ?

Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,355 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs scoreing on inside ?

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,219 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,088 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,805 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,737 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 FNF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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