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BJ53 MWN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 194,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/rear o/s/rear body starting to corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2014

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 191,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 191,645 miles

Oil leak

brake compasator movement detoriated

Fail 1 Feb 2012 191,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake compasator movement detoriated

Pass 7 Jan 2011 191,645 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 179,178 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 156,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak at gearbox.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 144,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Major oil leak at engine/gearbox

Nearside rear marker light insecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 130,067 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 102,852 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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BJ53 MWN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 MWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BJ53 MWN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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