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BU53 FPL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,560 mi
Last recorded126,560 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 126,560 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess beam at front of vehicle which gives support to engine is extensively corroded, multiple holes present (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

sump is porous

Central Rear rear differential is heavily corroded and porous

Fail 27 Jan 2022 126,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill 30cm from seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess beam at front of vehicle which gives support to engine is extensively corroded, multiple holes present (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both headlights aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

sump is porous

Central Rear rear differential is heavily corroded and porous

Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front mirror damaged secured with tape

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle tipping body corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 122,700 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front mirror damaged secured with tape

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle tipping body corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,678 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive vacumn pump and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front dash illumination lights inop starter fails to engauge some times

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion inner wings sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower liught lens cracked not showing white light bonnet lock drilled out no longer works with key

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 117,667 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring fractured middle leef front of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive vacumn pump and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front dash illumination lights inop starter fails to engauge some times

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion inner wings sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower liught lens cracked not showing white light bonnet lock drilled out no longer works with key

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,109 miles

Nearside Rear Non - obligatory fog lamp not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside drop / tailgate posts corroding

Tow ball and ancillary trailer socket removed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,836 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 108,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cab mount holed (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 90,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,045 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 79,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,591 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,362 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,311 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,430 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 67,428 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,032 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,144 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 FPL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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