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BK03 XRU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,871 mi
Last recorded115,871 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,701 miles

corrosion ns and os wheel arches

corrosion ns inner seal

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,701 miles

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

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

corrosion ns and os wheel arches

corrosion ns inner seal

Pass 4 May 2017 94,242 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis,front subframes and mounts,front suspension,front springs,rear springs and mounts,o/s n/s outer,inner sills,inner front arches,rear inner arches/floors,front,centre,rear outriggers

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear outriggers,rear crossmembers,rear axle

Fail 3 May 2017 94,242 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis,front subframes and mounts,front suspension,front springs,rear springs and mounts,o/s n/s outer,inner sills,inner front arches,rear inner arches/floors,front,centre,rear outriggers

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear outriggers,rear crossmembers,rear axle

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,611 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,295 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,537 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,front suspension mounts,rear spring mounts,floors,outriggers,front,rear suspension,inner sills

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,094 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis.outer sills,inner sills,front,rear suspension,front,rear suspension mounts,rear crossmember,rear outriggers,floors,floor members,rear springs,exshaust,

Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,094 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis.outer sills,inner sills,front,rear suspension,front,rear suspension mounts,rear crossmember,rear outriggers,floors,floor members,rear springs,exshaust,

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,973 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,169 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,352 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,434 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,434 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

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 XRU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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