MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 TLV 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 56.3%.
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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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