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BN53 UJK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016

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

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2016

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror, taped over (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front outer sill slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing seatbelt stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing 2 broken studs (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 158,723 miles

front tyres on limit

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s mirror cracked

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 143,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 136,361 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 136,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 125,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 107,461 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 107,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,908 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 92,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,193 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,475 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 UJK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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