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BN53 WUY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2014 118,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both lower arm rear bushs splitting and delaminating

corrosion and holing of nearside sill

corrosion and holing of rear cross member

marks and damage to windscreen

n/s/r chassis corroded and weakened above axle case

n/s/r floor to wheel arch area corroded weak and split

o/s/f door striker plate mount cracked

o/s/f tyre damaged and low on tread

o/s/r floor to wheel arch area corroded weak and splitting

o/s/r tyre low on tread

power steering pipe to top off rack heavily corroded but not apparantly loose or leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 118,200 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both lower arm rear bushs splitting and delaminating

corrosion and holing of nearside sill

corrosion and holing of rear cross member

marks and damage to windscreen

n/s/r chassis corroded and weakened above axle case

n/s/r floor to wheel arch area corroded weak and split

o/s/f door striker plate mount cracked

o/s/f tyre damaged and low on tread

o/s/r floor to wheel arch area corroded weak and splitting

o/s/r tyre low on tread

power steering pipe to top off rack heavily corroded but not apparantly loose or leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 111,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 111,644 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,901 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 98,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,725 miles

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

Oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,112 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 75,976 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,284 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 48,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 48,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,656 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 35,656 miles

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

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 WUY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 WUY registered?

BN53 WUY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BN53 WUY safe to buy?

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