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BN53 WVO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 123,320 miles

n/s/r chassis above bump stop corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 123,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance 12" spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around seat mounting area (5.2.6)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg next to engine mounting crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing suspension top support panel holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger 12" spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

both loading areas floor split to inner wings

n/s/r chassis above bump stop corroded

n/s/r jacking point on sill holed and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,135 miles

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,568 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,351 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 54,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,138 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 43,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 WVO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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