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BU53 FZL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,495 mi
Last recorded116,495 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 116,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 107,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 199,889 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,463 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,463 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,193 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,037 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,386 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,905 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,057 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,781 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,418 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,417 miles

surface rust on under side of vehical structure not weakening structure at time of test.

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 FZL 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 76.5%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

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

Is BU53 FZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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