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BU53 FVP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,631 mi
Last recorded116,631 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 116,621 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 115,466 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 115,405 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,646 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,305 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 110,233 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,748 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 106,747 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 102,160 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 102,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,166 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 92,277 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 26 Nov 2016 87,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 82,195 miles

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

Possible fuel leak @ injector rail

Rear brake imbalance !!!!!!!!!

Pass 22 Nov 2014 76,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,239 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 71,239 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,626 miles

slight play in steering wrack off side

Pass 26 Nov 2011 60,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,204 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

n/s/r handbrake cable worn

play both rack arms

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,933 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,933 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,432 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,370 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 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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BU53 FVP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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