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BG53 FKN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,329 mi
Last recorded143,329 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2017 143,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wings various places (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 140,289 miles

slight play in o\s rack end

Fail 15 Feb 2016 140,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o\s rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,108 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 136,977 miles

O/S steering rack arm slight play

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Feb 2013 134,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 131,253 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 128,273 miles

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

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

both rear tyres flat (no air) possible punctures

Pass 10 Feb 2010 125,693 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 121,196 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 112,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,332 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch slave leaking

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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BG53 FKN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 FKN, 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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What year was BG53 FKN registered?

BG53 FKN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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