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FL53 BJX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,580 mi
Last recorded132,580 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 BJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,580 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 132,575 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to leaf spring rusty hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal to underside of step panel cracked/split (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal rusty and several rusty holes along full seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front one jet blocked on washer jet

Offside Front slight play in steering track arm

Offside Rear corrosion hole in offside rear wheel arch

low reserve on handbrake

Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,545 miles

corrosion hole in offside rear wheel arch

corrosion on offside front underside of step panel

slight play in offside steering track arm

Fail 28 Feb 2017 127,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower door hinge panel (6.2.B.2)

corrosion hole in offside rear wheel arch

corrosion on offside front underside of step panel

slight play in offside steering track arm

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,626 miles

front brake discs corroded

several chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Fail 26 Jan 2016 119,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

several chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion on chassis

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

small corrosion hole in nearside rear sill panel

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight binding on rear brakes.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,744 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 74,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 74,861 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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FL53 BJX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL53 BJX, 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 FL53 BJX registered?

FL53 BJX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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