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BJ53 MKC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,275 mi
Last recorded135,275 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 135,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 125,043 miles

slight corrosion under body

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,628 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill surface corsion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,832 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 109,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,907 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 92,520 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,489 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,846 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 MKC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 MKC registered?

BJ53 MKC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BJ53 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 MKC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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