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BK03 SJY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,732 mi
Last recorded102,732 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,732 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas (o/s/f inner sill) (n/s inner and outer sill (o/s/f inner arch)

Fail 9 Oct 2023 102,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas (o/s/f inner sill) (n/s inner and outer sill (o/s/f inner arch)

Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded not with in 30cm

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

offside front inner sill corroded mot with in 30cm

Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded not with in 30cm

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

offside front inner sill corroded mot with in 30cm

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,134 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Very heavily under sealed in clouding all brake pipes and flex’s

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,604 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,642 miles

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 12 Aug 2019 77,629 miles

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

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

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

nearside sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,317 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,313 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,335 miles

Nearside sill corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,322 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside sill corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,279 miles

n/s sill corroded

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill step (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s sill corroded

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,041 miles

rear tyre outter walls cracking very poor

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyre outter walls cracking very poor

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,338 miles

rear tyres cracking on wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,430 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,325 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,060 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,302 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,197 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 29,197 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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 SJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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