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BU53 FNX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,649 mi
Last recorded148,649 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,649 miles

Lower general underside corrosion

Nearside Front Outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sills corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

hydraulic tipper tank is damp but not leaking

Pass 12 May 2017 135,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hydraulic Oil leak at tipper pump

Internal rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement bush to front (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement bush to front (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 135,235 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion mud guard insecure (6.1.C.1)

Central Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (3.1.9)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal anti slip surface worn

Clutch pedal anti slip surface worn

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Hydraulic Oil leak at tipper pump

Internal rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Inner tyre under inflated

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement bush to front (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear mud guard loose bit still secure

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement bush to front (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 128,632 miles

Oil leak from Hydraulic Pump ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 114,417 miles

Centre Rear tipping body frame brocken insecure

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

No electric socket for tow bar fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear tail pipe corroded

underbody crossmembers corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 114,415 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported both main brake pipes leading to load sensor valve (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure bolt in bracket slack (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear tail pipe corroded

Centre Rear tipping body frame brocken insecure

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

underbody crossmembers corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,264 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,854 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 64,854 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside wall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,677 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 34,479 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 34,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FNX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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