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BN53 WDT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,286 mi
Last recorded156,286 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 156,286 miles

Bed corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 24 May 2019 156,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bed corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 23 May 2018 148,200 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 148,194 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind axle (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure corroded (6.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 144,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Welding repairs to underside

Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

corrosion to underside

exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 11 Dec 2015 132,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 132,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded steparea (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner wing rusty

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,078 miles

front pads wearng low

rust holes in foot steps

slight binding on front brakes

surface rust on under body

Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,078 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

surface rust on under body

front pads wearng low

rust holes in foot steps

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,290 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,449 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 100,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,812 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,021 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 72,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,002 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear brakes require early attention

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 WDT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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