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BU53 FUF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

287,610 mi
Last recorded287,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 287,610 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

general under vehicle corrosion

rear chassis rails corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2020 9,844 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

exhaust corroding

frt discs lipped & corroded

general under vehicle corrosion

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2019 281,173 miles

Nearside inner sill holed & corroded

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

frt discs corroded

frt metal brake pipes corroding

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2019 281,173 miles

Nearside inner sill holed & corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

frt discs corroded

frt metal brake pipes corroding

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2017 270,714 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 261,118 miles

Chip on front screen.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 261,118 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Chip on front screen.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 239,992 miles

atten serpintine belt

rear chassis rails corroding

screen chipped

suspect n/s/r wheel cly leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 239,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

atten serpintine belt

rear chassis rails corroding

screen chipped

suspect n/s/r wheel cly leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 217,647 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

frt discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 217,647 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

frt discs corroded

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 FUF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 FUF registered?

BU53 FUF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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