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BU53 FUT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

309,534 mi
Last recorded309,534 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 309,534 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 309,534 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 308,900 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 308,900 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 303,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 303,193 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/inner sill corroded & Hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s Outer sill Corroded & Hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury n/s wheel arch corroded & Hold (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Inner Chassis Hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner sill hold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body pillar insecure o/s pillar Excessively Corroded (6.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured o/s Leaf Spring Fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working Upper Tail & Brake Light Out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 299,197 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 299,195 miles

Nearside Inner Body panel insecure Inner sill Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body panel insecure Outer sill Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body panel insecure Outer sill Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 296,576 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 296,576 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 FUT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

BU53 FUT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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