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BN53 UKV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,577 mi
Last recorded118,577 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 118,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 118,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 118,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,941 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 116,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 114,681 miles

n/s/r tyre soft

oil leak from engine

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 27 Nov 2015 114,675 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

n/s/r tyre soft

oil leak from engine

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,657 miles

2 seats removed before test

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake disks corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 113,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

2 seats removed before test

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake disks corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 113,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,372 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside and offside side markers inop

offside rear chassis accident damaged (poorly repaired)

propshaft centre bearing bolt missing

Fail 2 Aug 2012 109,372 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out (6.9.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

all side marker lamps inop

nearside emergency door handle missing

offside rear chassis excessively damaged but not affecting brakes or steering.

rear silencer rubber in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 49,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,305 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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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