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BU53 FXH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

143,956 mi
Last recorded143,956 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 143,956 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 142,894 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing corroding

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,917 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,628 miles

Nearside parking brake has low effort

Pass 21 Jan 2022 136,873 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 134,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,074 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

various brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Jan 2018 129,914 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,474 miles

various brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jan 2016 115,042 miles

various brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,265 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,236 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,118 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,731 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 24,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,321 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 FXH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

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

Is BU53 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FXH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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