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BN53 ZJK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,755 mi
Last recorded167,755 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZJK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 167,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

body corrosion no sharp edges

Fail 27 Nov 2018 167,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

body corrosion no sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 161,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wheel arch corrosion no sharp edges

Fail 24 Aug 2017 161,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wheel arch corrosion no sharp edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 154,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight body corrosion no sharp edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 140,181 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 122,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arch corrosion no sharp edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,350 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 90,301 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,708 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,066 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,910 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 ZJK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZJK, 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 ZJK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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