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BN53 UTP

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

333,587 mi
Last recorded333,587 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 333,587 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2016

Nearside Front brake pipe coated in grease

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 30 Sep 2016

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

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both mirrors (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 10 Sep 2015 302,955 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 252,485 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 211,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 198,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 177,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

front wipers split

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 158,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 158,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 134,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 110,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2008 110,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,972 miles

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

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

oil leak from brake servo pump gasket

Fail 10 Oct 2007 90,972 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak from brake servo pump gasket

oil leak from o/s/r half shaft gasket

Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,994 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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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