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BN53 UVJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

321,579 mi
Last recorded321,579 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 321,579 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2014 321,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre on the 1.6mm limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2013 276,269 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 232,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 232,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 198,392 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2011 198,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 165,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,053 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 134,053 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 102,668 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 102,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 69,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,203 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,166 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 UVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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