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BU53 FOA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,106 mi
Last recorded139,106 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 139,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,106 miles

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2020 138,087 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Drop sides and tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear tipper body corroded and weakened

Reversing lights being affected by tail lights and rear fog lights

Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,302 miles

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

slight corrosion in rear body crossmember mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,448 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 134,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 127,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,841 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyer slight cut

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

near side rear tyer slight cut

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,551 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 FOA 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 84.2%.

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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

BU53 FOA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BU53 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FOA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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