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BK03 RNA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

194,071 mi
Last recorded194,071 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 RNA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 194,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material extensive underbody corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 194,067 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material extensive underbody corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 193,584 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front,rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 192,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal extensive underbody repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 189,193 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside inner and outer sills corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded heavily

welding repairs heavily undersealed

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2022 189,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

nearside inner and outer sills corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded heavily

welding repairs heavily undersealed

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 May 2022 189,189 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

sills corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2021 182,340 miles

Both Rear Inner Arch Lining Undersealed

Nearside Front Chassis Rail Repair Under sealed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf Spring Mount (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Step Surface Corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Welding Repairs Undersealed

Fail 21 Dec 2020 182,332 miles

Brake performance not tested Due To Brake Pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mounting (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch Join (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf Spring Mount (Front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both Rear Inner Arch Lining Undersealed

Nearside Front Chassis Rail Repair Under sealed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf Spring Mount (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Step Surface Corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 172,829 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corded

Offside step corded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,657 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill

Offside step

Pass 6 Jun 2016 150,867 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassy (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill under side door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 145,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel spill pipes damp

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2014 129,777 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel spill pipes damp

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,450 miles

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

no coolant in headertank

slight play n/s steering arm

smell of fuel from under bonnet spill pipes damp

Fail 22 Apr 2013 117,450 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

no coolant in headertank

slight play n/s steering arm

smell of fuel from under bonnet spill pipes damp

Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

cracks and stonechips on screen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting around bolt

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting around bolt

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,374 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

cracks and stonechips on screen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting around bolt

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting around bolt

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,193 miles

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

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

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

misting of fuel from top of injectiors

n/s and o/s/f lower arms rear bushs splitting

slight play n/s steering arm

stonechips and crack front screen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,193 miles

misting of fuel from top of injectiors

n/s and o/s/f lower arms rear bushs splitting

slight play n/s steering arm

stonechips and crack front screen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,208 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber damp

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight play n/s steering arm

stone chips front screen

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,143 miles

clutch and footbrake pedal rubbers worn

n/s/r hand brake sticking slightly

o/s/f tyre close to legal limits

slight play n/s steering arm

stone chips front screen

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,897 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 RNA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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