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BK03 RSV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,250 mi
Last recorded117,250 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 117,250 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills have corosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 117,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills have corosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,748 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front inner sills and steps been repaired and paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal complete rear end has had lots of welding all over and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 116,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/floor rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and floor rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,986 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 110,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 101,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pair of lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 96,935 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 91,612 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 86,041 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 80,473 miles

advise corrosion throughout advise washer high on screen

Fail 20 May 2015 80,405 miles

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

advise corrosion throughout advise washer high on screen

Pass 6 May 2014 75,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 69,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,991 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 59,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,362 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,528 miles

slight lip on outer edge of front discs

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,132 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,385 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 RSV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BK03 RSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 RSV registered?

BK03 RSV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BK03 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 RSV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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