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BJ53 KMY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,075 mi
Last recorded148,075 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 148,075 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner wings

Pass 18 Oct 2018 184,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower door step is damaged slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 of (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen has some damage

Pass 18 Oct 2017 187,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 OF (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 187,698 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 OF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 OF (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 184,528 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 176,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 160,173 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush delaminated but not resulting in movement of any components.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 148,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 148,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 135,660 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush delaminated but not resulting in movement of any components.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,660 miles

Offside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bush delaminated but not resulting in movement of any components.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 126,553 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 126,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 118,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 101,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,334 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 87,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 71,063 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,692 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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BJ53 KMY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ53 KMY, 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 BJ53 KMY registered?

BJ53 KMY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 KMY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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