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BN52 UNU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,312 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet is held on by string

both rear bump stops adrift/missing

n/s outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 20 Feb 2016 110,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet area (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure frame coming apart (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet is held on by string

both rear bump stops adrift/missing

n/s outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,146 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,356 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 96,039 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,558 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 85,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,577 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,565 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,015 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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BN52 UNU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN52 UNU, 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 BN52 UNU registered?

BN52 UNU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BN52 UNU safe to buy?

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