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BK03 XGM

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,142 mi
Last recorded188,142 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 188,142 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 176,534 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 176,534 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SMALL HOLE OUTER REAR (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 173,477 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 173,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 169,747 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 169,708 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 165,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 165,808 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 161,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 158,355 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 154,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 151,240 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 151,225 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 148,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 145,952 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 140,082 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 140,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 105,345 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 XGM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGM, 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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What year was BK03 XGM registered?

BK03 XGM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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