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BN53 ZKD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,893 mi
Last recorded157,893 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,893 miles

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

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

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 153,191 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody and chassis very rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 153,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody and chassis very rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 149,888 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SEAL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 143,558 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 143,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

footbrake rubber deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front sills corroded and holled outside perscribed area

front wheelboxes/inner wings,both front+rear chassis,door steps,wheel arches,floors at rear,inner+outer sills,rear outriggers+suspension mountings,rear crossmember etc showing corrosion/corroded/corroded on limit

rear n/s brake noisey when roadwheel is span

Pass 16 Sep 2013 133,219 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner+outer sills,front+rear o/s+n/s wheellboxes,chassis,floors,wheel arches,door steps,door shuts,outrigers,crossmembers etc all showing corrosion/corroded/corroeded and holled

both sills damaged in places

foot brake rubber deteriorated

rear brake imbalance high

slight engine smoke at revs

Fail 12 Sep 2013 133,212 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner+outer sills,front+rear o/s+n/s wheellboxes,chassis,floors,wheel arches,door steps,door shuts,outrigers,crossmembers etc all showing corrosion/corroded/corroeded and holled

both sills damaged in places

foot brake rubber deteriorated

rear brake imbalance high

slight engine smoke at revs

Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,119 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 93,119 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,307 miles

off side front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,268 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,372 miles

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

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 ZKD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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