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BU53 FOD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FOD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,947 miles

Nearside Front Step corroding.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 122,942 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure at nearside front.

Nearside Front Step corroding.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 120,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,111 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,345 miles

o/s/r tyre deflated

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,213 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,190 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 73,990 miles

Inner Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,053 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 43,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,475 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 FOD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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