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BJ53 KZH

2003 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,383 mi
Last recorded180,383 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KZH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 180,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

multiple areas slightly corroded to the underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded and holed near air box fixings

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,479 miles

Centre corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on rear brakes

wear on brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2015 73,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,066 miles

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

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

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

chassis rails starting to corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 68,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

chassis rails starting to corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,340 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 55,138 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Fail 18 May 2010 55,138 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,148 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,912 miles

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

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 KZH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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