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BN53 WVK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,232 mi
Last recorded82,232 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

hole in o/sf sill outside seatbelt area

small hole on crossmember outside hand brake mounting area

Fail 27 Aug 2012 82,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

hole in o/sf sill outside seatbelt area

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,583 miles

rear chassis and crossmembers corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2010 73,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

rear chassis and crossmembers corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,299 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 67,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,744 miles

slight wear on o/sf steering rack rod

Fail 28 Nov 2008 60,623 miles

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

slight wear on o/sf steering rack rod

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,553 miles

o/sr tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Nov 2007 53,473 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/sr tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WVK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

BN53 WVK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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