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BN53 TVC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,699 mi
Last recorded141,699 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 TVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 141,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion in body and chassis

Fail 17 Dec 2018 141,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion in body and chassis

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,270 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,245 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

handbrake travel high

o/s headlamp dim

Pass 7 Nov 2015 114,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front lower arm rear bush damaged

oil leak

rear seats not in use

signs of coolant leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 114,780 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front lower arm rear bush damaged

oil leak

rear seats not in use

signs of coolant leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,740 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 108,740 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,589 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,589 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 98,059 miles

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

O/S side light not working on tow bar

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 98,059 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S side light not working on tow bar

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,290 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 92,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 87,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

O/s/f door mirror casing missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,257 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 82,216 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,521 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 69,919 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,919 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,984 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,207 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 TVC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVC, 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 TVC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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