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BU53 FXD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,426 mi
Last recorded139,426 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 139,426 miles

Front slight body damage

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

Pass 27 May 2020 136,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,301 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth metle visible (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 130,122 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2018 130,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald inner tread and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn bald starting to blister (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 114,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,101 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 66,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,649 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,772 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 FXD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FXD, 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

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What year was BU53 FXD registered?

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

Is BU53 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FXD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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