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BU53 FXB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,988 mi
Last recorded116,988 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 116,988 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear live axel showing mist of oil leaking on nearside

Rusty under carriage plus flat bed showing corrosion.

Tipper ram leaking

heavily corroded exhaust system

Pass 11 Oct 2024

Both rear light units cracked

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear live axel oil seal leaking

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

Rusty under carriage

drivers wing mirror glass cracked.

Fail 8 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear light units cracked

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear live axel oil seal leaking

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

Rusty under carriage

drivers wing mirror glass cracked.

nearside rear inner tyre has a nail in the corner the tyre where the sidewall meets. this needs changing as it can not be repaired

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,399 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear oil seal minor mist on live axel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rusty under carriage

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 116,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Nut missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 115,702 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,107 miles

both rear drop links minor play

front pads low

nearside rear live axel minor leak

o/s/f track rod end minor play

rusty exhaust system

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,803 miles

2 front wishbone rear bushes are starting to crack

2 rear drop links have minor play

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,309 miles

number plates showing wear and tear

rusty exhaust system

Fail 9 Oct 2018 110,309 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

number plates showing wear and tear

rusty exhaust system

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,783 miles

near side rear inner tyre wearing low on tread

rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links have slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear,inner tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,758 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear, inner tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,434 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,818 miles

Body damage on N/S of box body causing a small amount of protrusion of bodywork

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,070 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 FXB 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 FXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU53 FXB?

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What year was BU53 FXB registered?

BU53 FXB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BU53 FXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FXB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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