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BU53 FXJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,526 mi
Last recorded100,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,526 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear wishbone bushes has slight deterioration but does not result in excessive play

tipper bed has corrosion

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear wishbone bushes has slight deterioration but does not result in excessive play

tipper bed has corrosion

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Fail 18 May 2017 100,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to excess black smoke on fast idle test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing UPPER CAB LIGHT (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense cracked (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on second layer of rubber worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working UPPER CAB LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front coil springs corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

centre exhaust box outer skin peeling away

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

oil leak on engine

steering lock not working

under side of tipper corroded in various places

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,196 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 90,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,106 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,844 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,831 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,100 miles

rear inner tyre o/s under inflated

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,916 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 FXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXJ, 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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What year was BU53 FXJ registered?

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

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