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BN53 GKF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 122,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,702 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,986 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 106,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 98,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 89,678 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre on the limit

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 86,304 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 7,867 miles

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

inner sills corroded

o/s front inner arch corroded

rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 7,059 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,325 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,087 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 60,087 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,326 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 46,140 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,348 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 38,346 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,404 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 GKF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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