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BN53 UDK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,492 mi
Last recorded158,492 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 158,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 158,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 152,776 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to LEGAL LIMIT of 1.6mm. 185/75x16C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm .LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 185/75x16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 152,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to LEGAL LIMIT of 1.6mm. 185/75x16C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm .LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 185/75x16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 145,429 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear back plate damp, but brakes operating to MOT requirements at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 144,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear back plate damp, but brakes operating to MOT requirements at time of test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 137,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tipping frame corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 137,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tipping frame corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 131,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 131,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,421 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 121,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,540 miles

advance corrosion to tipping all body members

Pass 13 Apr 2010 107,012 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,370 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers getting abit worn

Front cab underside areas and inner sill areas abit corroded slightly

Front to rear chassis areas getting abit corroded and crossmembers

N/S/R outer tyre near limits of tread wear

O/S/F mudflap missing

O/S/F outer b/pad worn near limits of wear (Low) and inner pads appear abit low also

O/S/R wheel inner rim abit bent (BOARDER LINE) and N/S/R outer wheel outer rim abit bent

P/Brake efficiency ON 16% MIN limit

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,169 miles

O/S/F mud flap

O/S/R inner wheel inner rim bent (BOARDER LINE) and slight bend at N/S/R outer wheel outer rim

Slight corrosion at front to rear chassis areas and crossmembers and rear shackle mount areas

Pass 28 Mar 2007 71,598 miles

O/S/F mudflap missing

O/S/F tyre nearing tread limits at inner tread edge

O/S/R inner wheel inner rim and N/S/R outer wheel outer rim abit bent

Small cracks at screen

Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,278 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 60,278 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UDK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UDK, 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 UDK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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