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BX53 JSZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,956 mi
Last recorded113,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,956 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 102,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,260 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 73,172 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,158 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rack end slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,158 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rack end slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

offside rack end slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2010 34,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 34,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,995 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,177 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 9,175 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2007

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 26,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX53 JSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BX53 JSZ, 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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BX53 JSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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