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BK03 KWZ

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

189,285 mi
Last recorded189,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 KWZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 189,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch close to sping (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail over top on axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise both front to rear chassis rails rusting

Pass 27 Jul 2019 185,208 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 185,199 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 177,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 164,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 164,418 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/step inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 152,888 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 152,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 135,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front footstep corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 135,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 127,897 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 127,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 151,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 151,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,379 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 114,294 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,184 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,843 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ///

Fail 24 Mar 2010 99,802 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ///

Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,323 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,294 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 KWZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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