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BK53 DWO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,848 mi
Last recorded150,848 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 150,848 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 150,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 145,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 145,158 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 145,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,259 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 138,258 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 138,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 128,975 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 124,004 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 123,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,572 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 89,953 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE

Fail 19 May 2012 89,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,759 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 85,759 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 85,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,596 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,444 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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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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