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BJ53 KHA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,116 mi
Last recorded200,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KHA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 200,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 193,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion thoughout vehicle structure

Pass 13 Jan 2014 184,283 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to offside sill

Fail 10 Jan 2014 184,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to offside sill

Pass 21 Dec 2011 173,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 166,652 miles

body filler on nearside sill

Fail 5 Jan 2011 166,538 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body filler on nearside sill

Pass 18 Dec 2009 157,148 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 149,187 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 149,165 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 100,563 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 100,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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BJ53 KHA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ53 KHA, 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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BJ53 KHA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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