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BK53 DZT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,659 mi
Last recorded123,659 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,659 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 123,633 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,868 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 120,867 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 118,247 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,147 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 110,047 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,557 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 86,554 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 68,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,930 miles

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

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 DZT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZT, 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 BK53 DZT registered?

BK53 DZT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 DZT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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