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BN53 UFV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,055 mi
Last recorded152,055 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 152,055 miles

OLD REPAIRS AND CORROSION HEAVILY UNDERSEALED - INNER AND OUTER SILL AND INNER STEPS BOTH SIDES

Fail 7 Dec 2024 152,055 miles

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

OLD REPAIRS AND CORROSION HEAVILY UNDERSEALED - INNER AND OUTER SILL AND INNER STEPS BOTH SIDES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 150,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner steps corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 139,145 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cab markers inop

corrosion near propshaft bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2022 139,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cab markers inop

corrosion near propshaft bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 124,577 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 120,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,853 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside step underside corroded/holed

underside general corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,048 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sills are rusted and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front outer hub bolts req renewing and the hub checked out.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill is rusted and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 145,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sills are rusted and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front outer hub bolts req renewing and the hub checked out.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill is rusted and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 143,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 135,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 122,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,268 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,761 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 107,627 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH PARKING BRAKE CABLES DETERIORATED.

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING BADLY DANGEROUS SEE PRINTOUT.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,106 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,951 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 61,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,245 miles

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

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

n/s/r fog light not working.

o/s/r outer hand-brake cable worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,095 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 28,095 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 UFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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