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BU53 FTE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

194,494 mi
Last recorded194,494 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 194,494 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 190,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 187,845 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 187,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 185,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 185,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 180,926 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 180,898 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 172,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 152,468 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 152,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 141,130 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner wing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 105,887 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 105,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,934 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 93,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,633 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 68,632 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,621 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 FTE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FTE, 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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What year was BU53 FTE registered?

BU53 FTE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is BU53 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FTE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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