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FJ53 BVT

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 BVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 65,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 64,158 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 63,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to non perscribed areas under offside and nearside and offside front wheel archs

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner flitch has corrosion not considered to be excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,986 miles

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls and tread area perished and splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,680 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes have deterioration

offside and nearside rear axel bump stops deteriorated

offside front inner flitch has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,957 miles

offside and nearside rear axel bump stops have deterioration recommend replacment

pffside front inner flitch has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,207 miles

front brake discs havee wear

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,828 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,004 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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FJ53 BVT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ53 BVT, 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 FJ53 BVT registered?

FJ53 BVT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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