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BK03 XAE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,099 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 130,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 130,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

generally vehicle underneath starting to corrode

n/s outer-sil corroding

o/s/rear chassie corroding near bump-stop

rear suspension anchorage mounting points on both sides corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2014 130,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

generally vehicle underneath starting to corrode

n/s outer-sil corroding

o/s/rear chassie corroding near bump-stop

rear suspension anchorage mounting points on both sides corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2013 130,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 130,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 130,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

n/s/front wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s wiper spindle wearing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 130,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

n/s/front wheel bearing slightly rough

o/s wiper spindle wearing

Pass 18 Jun 2011 130,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber slight deteriorated

rear spring eye bushes slight deteriorated both sides

wiper blades slight deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2011 130,009 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake pedal rubber slight deteriorated

rear spring eye bushes slight deteriorated both sides

wiper blades slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 120,961 miles

body damage n/s

drivers seat damaged

no plates starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Jun 2010 120,955 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damage n/s

drivers seat damaged

no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,805 miles

play in other track rod

Fail 27 May 2009 105,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 139,120 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 139,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 114,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 114,879 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

protective cap missing from rear bumper o/s.

slight wear in o/s steering rack arm.

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 XAE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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