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BN53 UXG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,593 mi
Last recorded245,593 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 245,593 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 245,581 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Bump Stop Holder on Chassis Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Bump Stop Holder on Chassis Corroded

Offside Hub Seals Leaking

Offside Hub Seals Leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 237,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 237,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 224,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 208,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 194,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 178,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 110,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 32,636 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

n/s sliding door faulty

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,636 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

n/s sliding door faulty

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,401 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 15,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 11,102 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 6,997 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 UXG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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