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BU53 FZG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2018

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis between spring mounts inner and outer chassis corroded and split and weak (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch holed and corroded badly (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step getting corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch very corroded and missing at the front part (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet chassis starting to get very corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis between spring mounts getting very corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyres are different size to rear but the same across axles

truck has been welded already in lots of places.

Pass 9 May 2017 109,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 May 2017 109,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door step sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,163 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear hanger/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,091 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 88,980 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 83,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 83,240 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 78,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 72,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 12 May 2009 65,962 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 65,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,484 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,448 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 FZG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FZG, 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 FZG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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