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BK53 ECJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 156,780 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has an intermittent alarm problem

Pass 6 Jul 2017 133,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 126,212 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 126,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2015 124,021 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 111,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight smear front wipers

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,078 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,078 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 91,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,846 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,855 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 86,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,148 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,148 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside 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 ECJ 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 70.6%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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