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BK53 DXM

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

170,082 mi
Last recorded170,082 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 DXM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 170,082 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

underbody sealed

Fail 5 Nov 2024 170,082 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

underbody sealed

Pass 4 Nov 2023 168,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 168,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (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 under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 166,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake anti slip slightly worn

slight corrosion around vehicle

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 166,472 miles

Body has an unsafe modification around body sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Position lamp not working lower/upper all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sills/ inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake anti slip slightly worn

slight corrosion around vehicle

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 162,038 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat slightly loose

front to rear chassis slightly corroded both sides

slight corrosion around vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2021 161,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification lamp casing damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat slightly loose

front to rear chassis slightly corroded both sides

slight corrosion around vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2020 157,792 miles

Front both sides wheel arches corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides body slightly corroded side panels

front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle body slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 148,605 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both wishbones outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside front inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 141,431 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER STEP/INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear CROSSMEMBER CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 141,427 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both front lower and upper (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play DANGEROUS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification side rear panel bracket sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER STEP/INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear CROSSMEMBER CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,581 miles

Central prop shaft bearing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 134,581 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working also lamp damaged (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central prop shaft bearing deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,929 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly

anti slip rubber deteriorated-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

front and rear panels corroded-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-front bumper insecure

n/s/r shocker damp-x2 front inner sills to chassis legs corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded

x2 front inner and outer wheel arches corroded-x2 inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

x2 front top mounts noisy-rear tyres worn low-o/s/r lens damaged-x2 rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 126,925 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under doorstep mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

anti slip rubber deteriorated-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

front and rear panels corroded-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-front bumper insecure

n/s/r shocker damp-x2 front inner sills to chassis legs corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded

x2 front inner and outer wheel arches corroded-x2 inner doorstep mounting areas corroded

x2 front top mounts noisy-rear tyres worn low-o/s/r lens damaged-x2 rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 122,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,808 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 106,808 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,338 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 May 2009
Pass 7 Nov 2007 140,833 miles

front numberplate starting to delaminate

n/s seatbelt starting to fray

n/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,370 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

surface rust on exhaust

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 DXM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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