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BK53 GUJ

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,970 mi
Last recorded105,970 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,970 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,929 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Replace rear rubber bump stops

Pass 16 Oct 2021 92,272 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2021 92,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,617 miles

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

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

under body showing corrosion through out

Fail 30 Oct 2020 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under body showing corrosion through out

Pass 24 May 2019 87,445 miles

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

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

under body showing corrosion through out

Pass 24 May 2018 87,070 miles

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

both rear chassis rails showing some corrosion

under body showing corrosion through out

Fail 18 May 2018 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under body showing corrosion through out

Pass 11 May 2017 86,669 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 86,662 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,087 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sills have some damage and showing corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,016 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut but not to cordes

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,857 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,468 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,303 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,742 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 73,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,016 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 72,014 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 49,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,010 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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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