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BK53 EFW

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,478 mi
Last recorded202,478 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 202,478 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2022 200,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 198,557 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 198,557 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 192,436 miles

Front Cab steps insecure both sides corroded slightly (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 188,369 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 17 Mar 2017 187,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 170,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 170,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 169,063 miles

front plate dis-coloured

n/s/r inner tyre tread getting slightly low

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 18 Jan 2014 156,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 146,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 142,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 127,794 miles

Oil leaks from engine

Fail 3 Aug 2010 127,619 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 7 Aug 2009 107,995 miles

Oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osr inner tyre low and has slight wear on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 99,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 95,067 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,005 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 EFW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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