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BN53 SFX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,295 mi
Last recorded125,295 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,295 miles

slight under body corrosiom

Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 123,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,082 miles

centre exhaust section corroded & blowing slightly.

chassis section above rear axle bump stops starting to corrode.

front brake discs worn & corroded . brake pads 60% worn ( should last 12,000 miles).

Fail 29 Aug 2014 118,028 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn.

centre exhaust section corroded & blowing slightly.

chassis section above rear axle bump stops starting to corrode.

front brake discs worn & corroded . brake pads 60% worn ( should last 12,000 miles).

n\s\r brake noisy when applied.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,060 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 115,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,892 miles

Corrosion to centre box but not blowing

Slight noise on o/s driveshaft intermediate bearing

Slight scratches on windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 106,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to centre box but not blowing

Corrosion to o/s/r outer sill outside 12" of the prescribed area

Slight noise on o/s driveshaft intermediate bearing

Slight scratches on windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 91,622 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 91,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,670 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,834 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

slight play in rear wheel bearings

small chip in windscreen

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 SFX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

BN53 SFX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BN53 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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