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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
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to o/s/f of vehicle
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
Front brake disc corroded
General corrosion to all areas
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
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
General corrosion to underside of vehicle including metal brake pipes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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