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BN53 UNX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

290,284 mi
Last recorded290,284 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 290,284 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 290,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 274,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (over fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 274,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (infront of fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (over fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers door hinge lower mounting point fractured

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 247,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 247,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 222,329 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 222,329 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 196,394 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 196,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 188,129 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 188,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 172,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 150,961 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 150,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 126,358 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 103,937 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,109 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 UNX 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 UNX, 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 UNX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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