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BN53 TWY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,454 mi
Last recorded178,454 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 178,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF and OSF inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR and OSR panel/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced The whole of the chassis is covered in excessive corrosion corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 178,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 177,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 177,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 176,662 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak from sump pan,very corroded

Nearside Rear brake binding when turned by hand

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Front Inner arch and chassis leg corroded inside engine bay

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

front power steering pipes corroded

o/s and n/s front chassis legs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

rear brake imbalance

Pass 4 Feb 2022 175,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills slightly corroded on both sides

Pass 8 Sep 2020 173,631 miles

corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2019 172,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 170,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 169,148 miles

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 169,148 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 166,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 166,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Towbar retaining device missing bolt not fitted (6.6.3a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 161,850 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 157,134 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 157,120 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake lever tight in operation

Pass 2 Nov 2012 145,548 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 145,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 134,449 miles

rear steps on rear door in front of nos plate

Fail 21 Nov 2011 134,436 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear steps on rear door in front of nos plate

Pass 1 Dec 2010 121,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,349 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 99,349 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,175 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 TWY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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