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BN53 GKC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,508 mi
Last recorded128,508 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,508 miles

all 4 outer wheel archs corroded

bonnet damaged

both front coil springs corroded

coolant leak

front panel broken

grille missing

n/s front wheel arch damaged

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s rear door damaged

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

offside front flitch repaired from under bonnet

oil leak

play in o/s front wheel bearing

play in o/s rack end

rear valance corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all 4 outer wheel archs corroded

bonnet damaged

both front coil springs corroded

coolant leak

front panel broken

grille missing

n/s front wheel arch damaged

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s rear door damaged

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

oil leak

play in o/s front wheel bearing

play in o/s rack end

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,919 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis and sills corroded

front accident damage

offside front suspension cage corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

windscreen cracked above wiper blades

Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis and sills corroded

front accident damage

offside front suspension cage corroded

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

windscreen cracked above wiper blades

Pass 9 Oct 2014 120,521 miles

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

bonnet damaged

front grille broken

screen cracked at top not in drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Oct 2014 120,521 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,652 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 113,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,846 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 106,797 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,276 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 102,276 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,940 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,919 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 GKC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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