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BN53 UKO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

211,580 mi
Last recorded211,580 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 211,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:offside front brake pipe corroded/pitted(recommend replacing)

corrosion forming/welding repairs throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

only one rear seat fitted at time of test to the nearside

slight fraying/damage to nearside and offside front seat belts

Pass 17 Oct 2018 206,912 miles

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

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

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

corrosion forming/welding repairs throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

only one rear seat fitted at time of test to the nearside

Pass 16 Apr 2018 201,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 195,946 miles

STRONG ADVISE:offside front brake pipe corroded

corrosion forming/welding repairs throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Oct 2017 195,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISE:offside front brake pipe corroded

corrosion forming/welding repairs throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

offside front tyre on legal limit

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2017 190,479 miles

STRONG ADVISE:offside front brake pipe corroded/pitted

corrosion forming and welding repairs throughout vehicle structure/supporting panels

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

rear lower gearbox mount/stabaliser bush worn

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

steering rack oily

Pass 19 Oct 2016 182,917 miles

Light misting of oil on power steering rack.

Nearside lower body sill corroded at jacking point.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 148,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 141,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 181,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 153,029 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 147,832 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 125,848 miles

park brake stiff to operate

Fail 21 Jan 2008 125,848 miles

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

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

park brake stiff to operate

Pass 30 Jan 2007 98,878 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 90,611 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside and offside handbrake cables starting to stick

Fail 24 Aug 2006 90,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside and offside handbrake cables starting to stick

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 UKO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 UKO registered?

BN53 UKO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is BN53 UKO safe to buy?

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