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BK03 TEY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,812 mi
Last recorded146,812 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2022 146,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - strut mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Emergency exit access blocked unable to check exit from inside of vehicle (9.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight 96 - maximum weight 1420 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment date stamp 30/11 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight 97 - maximum permitted 1460 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight 95 - maximum weight 1380 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment date stamp 30/11 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight 97 - maximum permitted 1460 (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Emergency exit sign illegible (9.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels/tyres ()

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to nearside & offside chassis area's

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's

sealants/underseal at nearside rear inner wheel arch/floor area's

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 141,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired all suspension area repairs spot welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced all structural welding only spot welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill starting to corrode on lip (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,947 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill starting to corrode on lip (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 31 Oct 2019 135,767 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 135,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,498 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 132,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2018 132,466 miles

Nearside Glazing/screen/partition insecure and likely to fall out slidding door (6.9.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) st arm (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

middle door step

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 125,251 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 117,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,611 miles

EHAUST BOX CORRODED OUTER SKIN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 115,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EHAUST BOX CORRODED OUTER SKIN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

REAR WASHER AND WIPERS NOT WOKING

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,216 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

N/S/R BUMP STOP RUBBER INSECURE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,856 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

handbrake requires adjustment

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,591 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,330 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 TEY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TEY, 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 TEY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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