MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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
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
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
slite ruffnes to n/s/front hub bearing
steel brake pipes behind fuel filter rusty
sum imbalance to rear brakes
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
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
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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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