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BN53 TZA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 136,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 131,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,465 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 125,462 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 117,631 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 110,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,967 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 97,109 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,158 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 80,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,314 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 TZA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

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

Is BN53 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 TZA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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