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BN53 UOH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UOH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 76,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple area underneath are repaired and covered in black color sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jan 2026 76,065 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing holed

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear lower (4.8.1 (a) (i))

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

reverse lamps not working

Pass 21 Jan 2025 73,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,665 miles

underside undersealed/covered

Fail 12 Feb 2024 70,665 miles

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

underside undersealed/covered

Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 64,756 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting load valve (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,640 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 56,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 56,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded & holed out with the prescribed areas

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded & holed out with the prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 54,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,943 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,207 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,195 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Nearside centre inner sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated center section

Fail 15 Jan 2018 51,201 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated center section

inner sill at n/s central corroded & holed, outwith the prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,957 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion on both front chassis legs & underside of vehicle, acceptable at time of test.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,042 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,430 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 37,430 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 33,732 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,732 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,550 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

O/S mirror cracked.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,890 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,073 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 15,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

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 UOH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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