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BU53 FYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 139,294 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body corroding

hand brake travel

Pass 30 Sep 2023 117,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars, borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 117,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars, borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer tyre inner edge (not repairable) ()

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint offside gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

both inner door steps corroded

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2021 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

bonnet lock stiff

exhaust deteriated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,391 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

propshaft 2nd centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 6 Jul 2018 92,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis rail on o/s/f rusty but still strong

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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)

chassis rails show signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,734 miles

Brake pedal antislip pad split

Brake pedal antislip provision split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front chassis rail(under bonnet) corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,723 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Brake pedal antislip pad split

Brake pedal antislip provision split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front chassis rail(under bonnet) corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,756 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,752 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,757 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,629 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,408 miles

Brake pedal pad worn.

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

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

Rear axle oil leak.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,408 miles

Brake pedal pad worn.

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

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

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

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,320 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside dege.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 50,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,953 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

power steering fluid below minimum in resevoir

Fail 10 Oct 2007 38,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 38,938 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,289 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 FYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BU53 FYG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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