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Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working damage (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working damage (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear mudguard missing
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion to chassis rails and front inner wheel arches
corrosion to rear of offside sill outside prescribed area
repair to offside front chassis rail covered in seam sealer / underseal - unable to fully inspect
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of off side front chassis rail under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
near side front metal brake pipe rusting
near side rear metal brake pipe rusting
numerous areas of chassis rusting or previously repaired
rear of off side sill panel area rusted through
short metal brake pipe from abs pump to joiner rusting
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear of off side lower sill area rusted through
rear shock absorbers appear to have been leaking
several metal brake pipes rusting in places
several other areas of underbody and chassis rusting
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength extensive corrosion to off side front inner wheel arch spring turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear section of rear chassis crossmember in front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of near side front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear of off side lower sill area rusted through
rear shock absorbers appear to have been leaking
several metal brake pipes rusting in places
several other areas of underbody and chassis rusting
off side front inner wheel arch / inner wing area badly rusted through
one metal brake pipe from rear of abs unit rusting
rear shock absorbers both damp
Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front under chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning pulsing as turned (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of crossmember towards rear of cab above fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid chassis crossmember badly corroded on both sides ( crossmember in between rear spring front hangers ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
off side front inner wheel arch / inner wing area badly rusted through
one metal brake pipe from rear of abs unit rusting
rear shock absorbers both damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rears (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported fowling handbrake cable (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
centre exhaust box outer casing rusting away
oil leaks
other metal brake pipes rusting in places
rear diff casing rusting
some areas of chassis and chassis crossmembers rusting
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust box outer casing rusting away
oil leaks
other metal brake pipes rusting in places
rear diff casing rusting
some areas of chassis and chassis crossmembers rusting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust box deteriorating
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch very noisey
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
clutch very noisey
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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BU53 FWA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 FWA, 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 FWA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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