MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS RAILS IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Front CHASSIS RAIL ON OUTER SIDE IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Front DOORSTEP AND UNDERSIDE AREAS IN POOR CONDITION WITH SURFACE CORROSION
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
CORROSION AROUND CAB NOT PRESCRIBED AREAS
DRIVERS SEAT IN POOR CONDITION
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR PROP/SHAFT MOUNTING IN POOR CONDITION
SLIGHT PLAY NEAR/SIDE END OF RACK
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFF/SIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEBER UNDER BONNET AND BOTH INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DRIVERS SEAT IN POOR CONDITION
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DRIVERS SEAT IN POOR CONDITION
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty under tipper body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty under tipper body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND MIDDLE CROSS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable has broken (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel has slight brake bind
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
corrosion to front inner steps noted
front to rear steel brake pipes rusty
minor wear to both front track rod ends,covers split
offside rear tyre on limit
handbrake travel noted
nearside front track rod end worn
nearside rear tytre on legal limit and damaged on side wall
power steering pipes rusty
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight leak on steering rack and fluid low
slight play both ends of rack
slight play both ends of rack
slight leak on steering rack and fluid low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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BU53 FSE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 FSE, 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 FSE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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