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BN53 GHO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,398 mi
Last recorded115,398 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GHO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,398 miles

nearside and offside rear inner arch to floor corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2016 115,398 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front steps (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear inner arch to floor corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,387 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill several places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill several places (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both steps (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s/r floor o/s/r floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s rear quarter and n/s rear quarter (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/r box section (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion some brake pipes

Corrosion various parts of underbody

Oil leak

Small crack in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,688 miles

near side inner and outter sill corroded but not within prescribed area

near side rear cross member corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 2 Oct 2014 107,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet stay broken

drivers door handle sticky

excessive corrosion o/s/ middle sill

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,657 miles

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and holed over its whole length

Fail 10 Sep 2013 99,654 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and holed over its whole length

Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,938 miles

nearside and offside sills corroded not with in prescribed area

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,195 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

power steering belt and tensioner worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,111 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,842 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 41,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,718 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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BN53 GHO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN53 GHO, 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 BN53 GHO registered?

BN53 GHO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BN53 GHO safe to buy?

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