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BU53 FYJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,116 mi
Last recorded183,116 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 183,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 183,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,904 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 163,785 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury inner sill to floor holed (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing where it is secured to front pannel and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing at front and rear wheel tub area n/s f (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury inner sill to floor (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassi holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassi holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 148,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 140,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 139,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,280 miles

general under cab corrosion

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2017 135,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

general under cab corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 130,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 140,592 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

windscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers view of the road.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 132,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 132,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine (sump corroded)

viscouse fan missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 121,974 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 121,974 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,533 miles

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

slight play in offside front rack and pinion arm/rack

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight play in offside front rack and pinion arm/rack

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,626 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 FYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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