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BK53 EKN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,534 mi
Last recorded253,534 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 253,534 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 253,515 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 253,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2017 253,448 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 253,448 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 253,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 256,027 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 240,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 240,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 228,331 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 222,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 222,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 213,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 201,133 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 201,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 179,935 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 179,828 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres and nsf tyre worn close to legal limits 2 both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split 3 clutch on the way out

Pass 22 Aug 2006 140,084 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 EKN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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