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BN53 UPK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 114,974 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,899 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,501 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2012 86,096 miles

Nearside panel damage.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,621 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 73,598 miles

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

Both door mirrors cracked.

Damage to nearside front wing.

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar d rubbers and offside rear link.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,541 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight wear in offside rear antiroll bar link bush

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,028 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,756 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 51,756 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

hand brake cable rubbing on o/s/r tyre

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 UPK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

BN53 UPK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BN53 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UPK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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