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BU53 FWD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,869 mi
Last recorded158,869 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 158,869 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

general corrosion to front inner wheel arch areas

general corrosion to the under side of the vehicle

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,765 miles

Both n/s/r and the o/s/r outer tyres have cuts with debris embedded in

Exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

Front chassis is getting weak with corrosion around the subframe mountings

Front inner wings corroded around the strut mounts

Front suspension arm buses deteriorated

Non prescribed corrosion on the sills and inner wings

Power steering oil shows signs of leaking, not dripping

The mid and rear half of the chassis is getting weak with corrosion in several places around the rear suspension mountings

Windscreen cracked on the n/s

Fail 5 Nov 2024 156,765 miles

Both n/s/r and the o/s/r outer tyres have cuts with debris embedded in

Exhaust deteriorated and starting to leak

Front chassis is getting weak with corrosion around the subframe mountings

Front inner wings corroded around the strut mounts

Front suspension arm buses deteriorated

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

Non prescribed corrosion on the sills and inner wings

Power steering oil shows signs of leaking, not dripping

The mid and rear half of the chassis is getting weak with corrosion in several places around the rear suspension mountings

Windscreen cracked on the n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2023 151,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - Sil/ step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 145,279 miles

Nearside Rear Upper - Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint gator rubber deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension arm ball joint gator rubber deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,168 miles

Front brake disc corroded

General corrosion to all areas

Pass 29 Oct 2018 113,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,887 miles

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front lower arm rear bushes poor

general corrosion to inner front wheel arches

nearside front tyre side wall scrubbed

oil leak

slight play to rear roll bar D bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2017 102,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Evidence of fluid leak nearside rear brake possible cause of brake failure

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front lower arm rear bushes poor

general corrosion to inner front wheel arches

nearside front tyre side wall scrubbed

oil leak

slight play to rear roll bar D bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,492 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle including metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake lag-23%

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake lag-23%

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall worn

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr / nsr outer tyres badly scuffed sidewalls

osr park brake cable outer poor condition

osr tyres low tread

Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr / nsr outer tyres badly scuffed sidewalls

osr park brake cable outer poor condition

osr tyres low tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,031 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/f top outline marker lamp inop

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,853 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

osf top outline marker lamp inop

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

aux belt tensioner noisey component prone to premature failure

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,709 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,277 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 FWD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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