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BG53 FKO

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

184,518 mi
Last recorded184,518 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 184,518 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 184,517 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 172,762 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion to rear ( inner and outer sills) (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust slight blow from flexy pipe

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 172,762 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion to rear ( inner and outer sills) (6.1.B.2)

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

Front exhaust slight blow from flexy pipe

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 162,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 162,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both sides rear axel limit stops missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013
Fail 15 Oct 2013 151,552 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 184,874 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 184,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust flexy slight blow

gearbox oil leak

offside front ball joint gaiter split

Fail 17 Oct 2011 132,317 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhaust flexy slight blow

gearbox oil leak

offside front ball joint gaiter split

Fail 14 Oct 2010 121,978 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front ball joint gaiter split

offside track rod end gaiter split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 121,978 miles

offside front ball joint gaiter split

offside track rod end gaiter split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 109,199 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 94,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 94,003 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,039 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 75,039 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,160 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 56,140 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 FKO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 BG53 FKO, 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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BG53 FKO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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