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BN53 UWW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,847 mi
Last recorded219,847 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 219,847 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 218,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 217,307 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 213,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 210,146 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 202,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 189,336 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 189,336 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 175,622 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 174,068 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 164,108 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 164,108 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 152,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 152,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 140,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 130,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,514 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 101,413 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 101,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 UWW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

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

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