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BN53 RYB

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,921 mi
Last recorded142,921 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 142,921 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer Provides insufficient washer liquid but water frozen motor working

rust on body and fuel tank strap but not is proscribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,344 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not with in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 128,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside sill corroded to excess in non prescrided area

Fail 8 Feb 2020 128,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside sill corroded to excess in non prescrided area

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,836 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower advise lower wheel arch and cill corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2016 892,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,269 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,260 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,645 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,853 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 24,853 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large crack nearside of wind screen but not efecting drivers view and outside the swept area

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,240 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 RYB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

BN53 RYB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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