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BJ53 MKF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,687 mi
Last recorded142,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 130,421 miles

exhaust system centre box in poor condition

ns and osf lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of unbonding

slight play in steering rack

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 26 Jul 2016 129,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

emissions only just met

exhaust skin rusty and loose

Pass 8 Aug 2015 119,227 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust box outer skin hanging off

Fail 5 Aug 2015 119,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front exhaust box outer skin hanging off

Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,030 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,310 miles

nearside rear axle bump stop not fully secure to chassis

Fail 13 Sep 2013 101,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear axle bump stop not fully secure to chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,805 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,494 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 69,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre featheringouter edge

offside front tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,429 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2006 55,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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 MKF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

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

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