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BN53 UZD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,224 mi
Last recorded171,224 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 171,224 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Underside of body general condition rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2016 171,224 miles

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

General underside of body rusty

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Underside of body general condition rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 12 Nov 2015 100,908 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2014 92,752 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,118 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,116 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,112 miles

Oil leak

play o.s. rack.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 75,112 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

play o.s. rack.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,019 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 74,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,169 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 71,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,385 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 52,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,463 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 40,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UZD 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 55%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

BN53 UZD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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