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BN53 URT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,280 mi
Last recorded80,280 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear of cab corroded and holed

Fail 5 Mar 2020 80,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower rear of cab corroded and holed

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower body panel corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to the rack (2.3.2)

oil leakage

wipers smeary

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,151 miles

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

both sides front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

corrosion at nearside rear of cab in non supportive panelling

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 78,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both sides front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

corrosion at nearside rear of cab in non supportive paneling

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,657 miles

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

both foot wells rusted and holed

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,657 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both foot wells rusted and holed

Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,072 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,966 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,426 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,588 miles

both o/s/r tyres on limit

n/s/r inner tyre on limit

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,975 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,028 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,187 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 URT 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 75%.

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 URT, 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 URT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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