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BN53 TUU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,936 mi
Last recorded129,936 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 May 2015 129,936 miles

Chassis and sills corroded

Engine noisy and slightly smoky on tickover

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2014 124,385 miles

Chassis corroded

Front discs and pads worn

Front wishbone bushes worn

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2013 118,773 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Jun 2012 104,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,315 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 TUU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

BN53 TUU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BN53 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TUU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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