MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x pipes central to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear feed x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front top strut mount semi seized
Nearside Front under arch/inner wing starting to corrode
Nearside Front under step starting to corrode
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front under arch starting to corrode
Offside Front under step welding repair poor
Offside Rear chassis behind wheel corroded but not excessive
Offside door mirror slightly damaged
both outer sills starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not seam welded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear feed x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front top strut mount semi seized
Nearside Front under arch/inner wing starting to corrode
Nearside Front under step starting to corrode
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front under arch starting to corrode
Offside Front under step welding repair poor
Offside Rear chassis behind wheel corroded but not excessive
Offside door mirror slightly damaged
both outer sills starting to corrode
Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear feed x 2 by fuel tank (3.6.B.1)
Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Towbar locking device missing drawbar pin/R clip (6.6.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front under arch/inner wing corroded
Nearside Front under step starting to corrode
Nearside windscreen damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front under arch/inner wing starting to corrode
Offside Front under step corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind wheel (2.4.A.3)
Offside door mirror slightly damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills corroding
Front service brake slight inbalance nearside slow
Front slight inbalance on service brake nearside slow
Front upper strut top bearings slightly worn/semi seized
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly splitting
Nearside centre under sill back corroded
Offside Front wing/arch starting to corrode
slight blue smoke from exhaust
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under step x 3 (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill back area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Towbar locking device missing drawbar pin (6.6.3b)
Front service brake slight inbalance nearside slow
Front slight inbalance on service brake nearside slow
Front upper strut top bearings slightly worn/semi seized
Nearside Rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall badly splitting
Nearside centre under sill back corroded
Offside Front wing/arch starting to corrode
slight blue smoke from exhaust
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front chassis corroded
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
complete under body very corroded
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Slightly damp around both rear brake drums
offside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge
REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing thin
offside door mirror glass cracked slightly
offside rear leaf spring slightly longitudinally displaced
offside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
intercooler pipe split
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing thin
offside door mirror glass cracked slightly
offside rear leaf spring slightly longitudinally displaced
offside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leaking from bellhousing
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BK53 DWO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 BK53 DWO, 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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BK53 DWO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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