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BN53 UVE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,542 mi
Last recorded216,542 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 216,542 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from steering

Pass 31 Jan 2024 215,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 214,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 214,065 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 212,355 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (top) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 211,554 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti roll bar worn.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 204,715 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 204,715 miles

All outline marker lamps not working both front and both rear lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn second bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75R16C 104/102R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low @ 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 195,719 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low @ 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Screen damaged but not affecting view.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 195,719 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75R16C 104/102 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low @ 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Screen damaged but not affecting view.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 187,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system is badly corroded.

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 187,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75R16C 104/102R (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system is badly corroded.

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 6 Aug 2015 180,589 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/O/R tyre low @ 2.2mm and worn on outer edge.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 175,632 miles

Chassis corroded in various areas.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/R/I tyre low @ 1.8mm.

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

O/S/R/O tyre nailed.

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 167,469 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 167,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 3 Aug 2012 158,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen damaged but not obstructing vision.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 149,562 miles

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

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2010 143,103 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 143,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 137,398 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 137,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 132,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 117,377 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 117,377 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,011 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 UVE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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The MOT history for BN53 UVE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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