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BU53 FPG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,156 mi
Last recorded165,156 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 165,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 156,392 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 150,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 150,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 134,539 miles

Offside Front inner wing chassis area slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 123,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 116,284 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,791 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing area slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 106,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 104,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,414 miles

Bonnet Lock Damaged

Exhaust Box Deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow Bar Wiring Insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2012 96,405 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Bonnet Lock Damaged

Exhaust Box Deteriorated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tow Bar Wiring Insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2011 92,132 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

brake pedal rubber getting worn

offside mirror glass cracked

some play rear drop links

some play steering rack

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,961 miles

both handbrake outer cables showing sign of cracking

both offside rear tyres getting low

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

front discs getting corroded and worn

front pads half worn

handbrake travel lazy

poor image offside headlamp

small chip offside windscreen

some play rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,027 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 54,583 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,037 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 FPG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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