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BK53 MZE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MZE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,827 miles

all vehicle repairs not clearly visible due to underseal

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust at centre section corroded

n/s front door step corroded

o/s / n/s chassis legs corroded at rear

o/s / n/s front inner wings under bonnet corroded

o/s / n/s inner sills corroded

o/s / n/s outer sills corroded

possible fault on o/s front wheel bearing ,(roughness )

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

underside of vehicle not clearly visible due to underseal

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust at centre section corroded

n/s front door step corroded

o/s / n/s chassis legs corroded at rear

o/s / n/s front inner wings under bonnet corroded

o/s / n/s inner sills corroded

o/s / n/s outer sills corroded

possible fault on o/s front wheel bearing ,(roughness )

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,494 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 85,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,053 miles

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

chassis in overall poor condition

exhaust system corroded

suspect wheel bearing roughness in the offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis in overall poor condition

exhaust system corroded

suspect wheel bearing roughness in the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,262 miles

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

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

both front door steps corroded

chassis corroded in places

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside outer/inner sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,916 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,024 miles

slight play in the nearside front steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,157 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 59,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,962 miles

slight play in the nearside front steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,754 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 MZE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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