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BU53 FZA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 118,826 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 117,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,171 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,002 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,453 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 93,392 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,753 miles

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

both front brake disc's rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 79,759 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,393 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 FZA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FZA, 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

How do I check the history of BU53 FZA?

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What year was BU53 FZA registered?

BU53 FZA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BU53 FZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FZA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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