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BN53 ZKC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,106 mi
Last recorded128,106 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 128,106 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Nearside mirror cracked

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 4 May 2018 128,106 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Nearside mirror cracked

slight exhaust blow from centre section

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,979 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70x15 outer sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

underside corroded and welded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 118,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70x15 outer sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

underside corroded and welded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.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)

Oil leak ()

exhaust in poor condition

rust in vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,722 miles

corrosion in vehicle

o/s outer and under sills corroded, n/s front under door step corroded [not at prescribed areas.]

Fail 2 Nov 2015 108,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in vehicle

o/s outer and under sills corroded, n/s front under door step corroded [not at prescribed areas.]

Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2014 104,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,952 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,120 miles

Front discs and pads worn

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)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,106 miles

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)

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)

front discs and pads worn

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,793 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

hand brake lever high

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,104 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 44,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,876 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 ZKC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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