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BK03 AAV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

569,919 mi
Last recorded569,919 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 569,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 569,911 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 512,785 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 512,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 441,551 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 9 Nov 2011 441,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Mar 2011 390,813 miles

seat rail in vehicle indicating more seats can be fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 390,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 327,829 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 327,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2009 265,197 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 264,689 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 188,153 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 187,514 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 91,633 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 91,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,007 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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BK03 AAV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BK03 AAV, 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 BK03 AAV registered?

BK03 AAV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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