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BK53 GXG

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,909 mi
Last recorded110,909 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 GXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,909 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch has hole due to corrosion

Offside Front tyre balding on edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel arch has hole due to corrosion

Offside Front tyre balding on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,374 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

diesel around top of fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2016 102,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

diesel around top of fuel tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,863 miles

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

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

cracks in nearside mirror glass

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,940 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,921 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both chassis rails corroded, (behind rear wheels)

Wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,643 miles

Corrosion on brakepipe on rear axle, but not yet excessive.

Slight noise noted in nearside front wheelbearing.

surface corrosion nearside sideloading doorstep.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,643 miles

Corrosion on brakepipe on rear axle, but not yet excessive.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight noise noted in nearside front wheelbearing.

surface corrosion nearside sideloading doorstep.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,651 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,650 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

r/bump stops missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,132 miles

f/fog lights

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 54,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,403 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,926 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,926 miles

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

o/s/f fog light inop

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 GXG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXG, 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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What year was BK53 GXG registered?

BK53 GXG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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