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BN53 WUH

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,896 mi
Last recorded175,896 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 WUH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 175,896 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 175,846 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 175,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 175,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 174,400 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 172,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 169,662 miles

CORROSION TO CHASSIS AREA/S BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS AFFECTED BY OPERATION OF OTHER LIGHTS/ELECTRICS BUT NOT ADVERSELY

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIR

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension bushes deterorating

Pass 7 Sep 2015 164,228 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to lower windscreen not materially affecting view to the front

slight corrosion to visible brake pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2014 159,590 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 157,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 155,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 153,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 153,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 149,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 147,441 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 147,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 143,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 103,534 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 103,302 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,545 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 WUH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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