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BN53 URU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,880 mi
Last recorded239,880 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 URU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 239,880 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2013 210,842 miles

coolant pipes rubbing together

front pads wearing thin

n/s/r chassis rail surface corrosion

o/s/f wishbone rear bush slight unbonding

Pass 3 Jan 2012 166,036 miles

coolant pipe rubbing

exhaust outter skin corroded

light surface rust on underside

small chip in screen

Fail 14 Dec 2011 165,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted nsr

front discs worn

slight wear brake anti slip pad

Pass 14 Dec 2011 165,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

child seat fitted nsr

front discs worn

slight wear brake anti slip pad

Pass 24 Jan 2011 158,860 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 145,062 miles

Nearside rear drum is slighlty damp,no physical leak found.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 135,680 miles

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

front and rear number plates tapped on

Pass 18 Feb 2008 132,110 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 122,891 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 122,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 URU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URU, 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 URU registered?

BN53 URU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is BN53 URU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 URU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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