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BN53 GJV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 135,512 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 135,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 133,037 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and os rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sills and floor and chassis area and rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 131,033 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 126,030 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and os inner sills and floor area and rear cross member rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 outer arches rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2021 122,046 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 Inner arches and all chassis area and all floor area and all sills and rear cross member rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,490 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 Inner arches and all chassis area and all floor area and all sills and rear cross member rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 113,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis area rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all floor area and inner sills rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

os and ns inner and outer sills and front and rear chasiss and rear cross member rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,856 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Ns AND Os inner and outer sills and rear cross member rusty. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,753 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

floor is slightly rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,919 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,919 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,722 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,306 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 62,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,852 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,784 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 47,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,698 miles

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

advise small screw in n/s/f tyre

advise spare wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,766 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,766 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GJV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BN53 GJV, 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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BN53 GJV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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