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BK03 XKB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,125 mi
Last recorded124,125 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,125 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 124,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 117,239 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 117,238 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 108,423 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 108,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,982 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 99,977 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,073 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

SIDE LOAD DOOR OUTER HANDLE BROKEN. FRONT DISCS CORODED AND SCORED.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 99,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,469 miles

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN STEERING RACK

Fail 15 Sep 2008 89,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN STEERING RACK

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,103 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight roughness through lock to lock check, but not considered as excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,285 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 XKB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

BK03 XKB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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