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BU53 FZJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 128,877 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front inner door steps

corrosion to nearside rear chassis around spring mounting

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch area

Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,591 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 121,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 111,351 miles

Advise: corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch / chassis leg rail /

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

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

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

brake pedel rubber worn

metal brake pipe to osf brake flexi hose starting to corrode

ns + os outer sill starting to corrode

nsf lower ball joint boot in poor condishion

oil leak fron engine

windscreen damaged in zone a

Fail 19 Nov 2013 111,141 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

brake pedel rubber worn

metal brake pipe to osf brake flexi hose starting to corrode

ns + os outer sill starting to corrode

nsf lower ball joint boot in poor condishion

oil leak fron engine

windscreen damaged in zone a

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,722 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside panels/chassis sections/components with lifting of factory coatings within mot perscribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,717 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside panels/chassis sections/components with lifting of factory coatings within mot perscribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,987 miles

slite ruffnes to n/s/front hub bearing

steel brake pipes behind fuel filter rusty

sum imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,987 miles

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

slite ruffnes to n/s/front hub bearing

steel brake pipes behind fuel filter rusty

sum imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,137 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

nearside body sill corroded to hole outside mot perscribed areas

vehicle only just met emissions limits after much purging, recommend attention to regular service regime/use of injector cleaner to avoid failing on emissions in future

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,538 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 55,335 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 55,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,576 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 26,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,428 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 FZJ 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 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

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

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