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BN53 KTP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,471 mi
Last recorded47,471 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2015 47,471 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch seam x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front most (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear most (multiple) (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front steps corroded but not within prescribed area

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

injectors have slight seepage around sealing ring

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner wings corroded

coolant added prior to testing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 42,409 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner wings and various areas of the chassis/inner sills have slight corrosion

coolant added prior to testing

offside rear brake bind slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 37,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,345 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 35,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 2,932 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 2,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,227 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 37,227 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,058 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 KTP 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 56.3%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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