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BN53 UWM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

230,250 mi
Last recorded230,250 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 230,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 228,349 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 228,346 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 223,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 216,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 209,340 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 200,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 192,633 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 180,470 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 173,832 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 168,614 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 168,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 21 Dec 2006 161,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 161,039 miles

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

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 UWM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

BN53 UWM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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