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BN53 TYU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,205 mi
Last recorded216,205 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 216,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 216,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 190,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 190,520 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 175,143 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 175,143 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by load valve (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 169,313 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 169,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 159,210 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 159,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

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

Oil leak

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 147,541 miles

Both front tyres inner edges getting low.

Both rear spring front mounting points getting corroded.

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Brake pipes to both front brake flexs getting corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Near side rear tyre getting low (1.89mm).

Power steering pipes getting corroded.

Rear crossmember getting corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 147,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Both front tyres inner edges getting low.

Both rear spring front mounting points getting corroded.

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Brake pipes to both front brake flexs getting corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Near side rear tyre getting low (1.89mm).

Power steering pipes getting corroded.

Rear crossmember getting corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 134,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 134,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 126,226 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 126,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 117,187 miles

brake pedal rubber getting worn

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front pads getting low

front wishbone bushes getting perished

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

offside front tyre right on legal limit

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

small crack lower windscreen

some play rear wheel bearings

some play steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2010 101,230 miles

brake pedal rubber getting worn

exhaust getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

small crack nearside windscreen and offside windscreen marked

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,602 miles

brake pedal rubber getting worn

front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

nail in nearside front tyre

small chip offside windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,856 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

both rear tyres scrubbing outer edges

brake pedal rubber getting worn

front discs showing some signs of scoring

nail in nearside rear tyre and getting low

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

poor image nearside headlamp

rear shocker bushes getting perished

some play steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,888 miles

front wishbone mounting bushes getting perished

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 TYU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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