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BN53 KVH

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,296 mi
Last recorded208,296 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 208,296 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 192,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 189,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 163,242 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 126,920 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 126,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,955 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 KVH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 KVH registered?

BN53 KVH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BN53 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 KVH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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