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BK53 EHY

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,999 mi
Last recorded119,999 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 119,999 miles

Offside Front marker light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2017 119,999 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front marker light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on edge

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on edge

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,531 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on edge

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre Worn on edge

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,534 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 97,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,795 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,003 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,046 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,873 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 EHY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 EHY registered?

BK53 EHY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BK53 EHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 EHY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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