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FL53 BJJ

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BJJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight flickering slightly

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 93,889 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drivers step corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring with an unsafe modification welded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,474 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear +2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

temp repair carried out on bonnet closure permanent repair required

Fail 18 Sep 2019 87,453 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced buck by tilt hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced buck by tilt hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently catch missing (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 86,545 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 86,470 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Dropside likely to become detached section corroded affecting tie down security (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Dropside likely to become detached under buck box section corroded affecting tie down security (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 844,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 84,439 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch nr shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear lower arch nr subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch for shock absorber top mount and rear of arch nr subframe mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,867 miles

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,468 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,775 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2013 57,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,536 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,193 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,105 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 13,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FL53 BJJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FL53 BJJ, 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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FL53 BJJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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