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BN53 WVW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

224,095 mi
Last recorded224,095 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 224,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 221,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front footstep corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2024 221,127 miles

Front Both sides wheel arches heavily covered in underseal

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 220,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 219,704 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 219,704 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 179,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 146,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 73,113 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,035 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 64,010 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 64,010 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 54,028 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 33,435 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,414 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 9,802 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise hand brake travel

advise slight play both front steering arms

Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,359 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 WVW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

BN53 WVW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 WVW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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