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BU53 FWC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 53,585 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pipes grease

rusty under side

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes have been greased

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 52,489 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,061 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 52,060 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,903 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes in poor condition

both rear outer tyres heavily perished

offside rear axle metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

both front wishbones rear bushes in poor condition

both rear outer tyres heavily perished

offside rear axle metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,024 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

fuel injecter and pipes slightly damp

n/s/f brake pipe greased

n/s/r inner tyre perished

n/s/r outer tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipes greased

o/s/r outer tyre perished

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,028 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 45,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,321 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,021 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,021 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,224 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FWC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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