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BN53 UVM

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,220 mi
Last recorded209,220 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 209,220 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 200,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 186,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,234 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 156,673 miles

Drivers side seat movement

Oil leak under engine

Pass 2 Nov 2011 148,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 141,360 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 141,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 133,252 miles

Hand brake efficiency 16%

Fail 10 Nov 2009 133,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 115,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,703 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 65,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 UVM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVM, 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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What year was BN53 UVM registered?

BN53 UVM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is BN53 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 UVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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