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BK53 EGZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,548 mi
Last recorded204,548 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 204,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

inner/outer sills very rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2019

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

inner/outer sills very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2018

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross memeber (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2014

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 165,712 miles

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

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

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

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

exhsut center box deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2012 163,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 157,619 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 146,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009
Pass 3 Jul 2007 130,551 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 116,783 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 EGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EGZ, 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 EGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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