MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower lower arm bushs perishing both sides
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
under body surface corrosion
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower lower arm bushs perishing both sides
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
under body surface corrosion
Advancing light underbody Corrosion .
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advancing light unbderbody corrosion
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 65% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Possible fuel leak @ injector rail
Rear brake imbalance !!!!!!!!!
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight play in steering wrack off side
Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs corroded on inner faces
n/s/r handbrake cable worn
play both rack arms
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal anti slip slight worn
o/s/r hub seal slight oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU53 FVP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?
BU53 FVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is BU53 FVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 FVP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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