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BN53 KUB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,771 mi
Last recorded109,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 100,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 100,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 93,248 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 29 Jan 2016 93,246 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount, inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,032 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wheel arches getting rusty

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wheel arches getting rusty

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,599 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/ sill getting rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2014 80,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,989 miles

both front floor steps getting rusty

n/s/ sill getting rusty

rear spring mounts getting rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,706 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,197 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,192 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,722 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 29,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,227 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 KUB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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