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BK03 AWU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,304 mi
Last recorded200,304 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 AWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 200,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear of the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear suspension spring mounting both side but considered not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from middle section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front lower cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2018 200,304 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear of the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear suspension spring mounting both side but considered not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from middle section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front lower cross member corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2017 180,162 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outriggers both ns/os (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe corroded deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 180,150 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner wings both ns/os (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted dirty (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle see yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded full under sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ful sills under sills (5.2.6)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns/os (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outriggers both ns/os (2.4.A.3)

exhaust tail pipe corroded deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 175,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened back (5.2.2a)

needs welding on body

Fail 29 Mar 2016 175,942 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door will not poen (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in chassis (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened back (5.2.2a)

needs welding on body

Pass 4 Mar 2015 158,351 miles

offside rear tyre showing age related cracks

Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 129,833 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,531 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,049 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 94,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,284 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 68,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,648 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 51,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,949 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 AWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AWU, 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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BK03 AWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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