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BN53 KYU

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

303,422 mi
Last recorded303,422 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 303,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 286,565 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 286,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 262,177 miles

both number plates in poor con

Fail 1 Oct 2009 236,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise only oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Oct 2009 236,629 miles

advise only oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Sep 2008 215,683 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

front inner wings showing signs of tyres rubbing on lock when loaded

o/s/r inner arch and tyre inner sidewall showing signs of wear when fully loaded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 215,683 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

front inner wings showing signs of tyres rubbing on lock when loaded

o/s/r inner arch and tyre inner sidewall showing signs of wear when fully loaded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 187,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s door mirror cracked.

rear brake imbalance to limit - n/s > o/s.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 143,960 miles

front no plate becoming illegable

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 KYU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

BN53 KYU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BN53 KYU safe to buy?

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