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BN53 TXP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,720 mi
Last recorded131,720 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,720 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,401 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,189 miles

corrosion to o/s+n/s/r inner sills + light corrosion to rear chassis legs

Fail 23 Nov 2015 113,116 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by front of rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 Oct 2015 112,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount / inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,240 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 98,565 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,997 miles

alt belt in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,997 miles

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

alt belt in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,904 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,904 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 77,725 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,122 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 67,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,019 miles

Offside 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.

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 TXP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

BN53 TXP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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