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BK53 EAP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,410 mi
Last recorded206,410 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 206,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Welding repairs

Pass 26 Mar 2018 196,288 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 186,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Welding repairs

Pass 8 Mar 2016 176,686 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 169,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 154,001 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on cords

vehicle dirty under body

Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 136,217 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 124,263 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 124,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 69,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,023 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 51,022 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,170 miles

Nearside Front 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 EAP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EAP, 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 EAP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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