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BN53 RZZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,093 mi
Last recorded90,093 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion rear crossmember

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner arches

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger ( front of wheel) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger ( rear of wheel) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion rear crossmember

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner arches

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,236 miles

corrosion too nearside outer sill

corrosion too offside outer sill

corrosion under front wheel arches

slight corrosion too nearside rear chassis by shocker mount

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,449 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,449 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill not within a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 82,814 miles

slight play in offsode steering arm at fixing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,267 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wear to o/s rear tyre -- slight corrosion beginning to sills -- n/s rear chassis beginning to corrode (rear spring - rear mounting area )

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,342 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,953 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,953 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 Jul 2010 48,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,300 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,733 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 RZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RZZ, 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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What year was BN53 RZZ registered?

BN53 RZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BN53 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 RZZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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