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BN53 UEF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,322 mi
Last recorded159,322 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 159,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 159,266 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to front spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 151,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 151,661 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / step (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member holed across hole area near spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 144,500 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 134,473 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,731 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 115,775 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 115,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 105,065 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 92,963 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 67,285 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,073 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 UEF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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