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BD53 HKE

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018
Fail 13 Nov 2017 188,753 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2016 183,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 183,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 172,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 147,375 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 143,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 143,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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 Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,067 miles

rear door inner handle missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 91,031 miles

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear door inner handle missing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 63,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,547 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 65,338 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,197 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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BD53 HKE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD53 HKE, 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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BD53 HKE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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