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BU53 FSE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,621 mi
Last recorded175,621 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 175,621 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 165,350 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,236 miles

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))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 152,123 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,492 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 142,492 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 128,957 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 128,957 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,072 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 116,072 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,280 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,843 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 101,843 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,414 miles

slight leak on steering rack and fluid low

slight play both ends of rack

Fail 1 Feb 2011 51,414 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 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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