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BN53 KWT

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,519 mi
Last recorded174,519 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 174,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shockobsober top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer door sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock obsorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 173,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill and inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 173,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing fractured rear center bearing rubber mounting (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill and inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 171,888 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 171,659 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,342 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened almost only 50/40% working on surface arear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to chassie pannels hold and corroded get close to priscibed arears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

been standing for sometime

fitted with 5 forward fitting seats

its got milage on dash aswell 170506

Pass 2 Oct 2021 129,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 129,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights come on when side lights are switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights come on when stop lights are applied (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,647 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 102,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 102,728 miles

Nearside Towbar attachment insecure bolt insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,921 miles

Not for hire or reward

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,347 miles

vehical not used for hire or reword

Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,807 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,340 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,127 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 KWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KWT, 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 KWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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