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BN53 UFY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,001 mi
Last recorded143,001 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 143,001 miles

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

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 140,318 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Vehicle has corrosion under body and within prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2017 140,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessively corroded affecting strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Vehicle has corrosion under body and within prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 131,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Corrosion under body, Not yet considered as excessive at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2015 124,697 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Minor corrosion started under body

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 124,697 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Minor corrosion started under body

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,415 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

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

Minor corrosion started under body

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 111,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pedal rubber split

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

Minor corrosion started under body

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,469 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2013 106,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,472 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and has cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet lock faulty very hard to open

nsf wiper blade smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,839 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,839 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,967 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,216 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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