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BK53 MZO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,832 mi
Last recorded180,832 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 180,832 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 170,121 miles

all welding covered by subatance unable to check properley-brakes passed on limits-all rear lights slightly interacting

cv boots perished-front brakes slightly juddering

front brake pads wearing low-x2 front ball joints have slight play-all chasis legs corroded

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-all brake pipes surface rust-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-o/s/f sill distorted-n/s/f sill distorted

x2 inner doorstep areas corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-all inner and outter wheel arches corroded-rear panel corroded-wishbone bushes slightly perished-x2 front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 24 Sep 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low-x2 front ball joints have slight play-all chasis legs corroded

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-all brake pipes surface rust-x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play-o/s/f sill distorted-n/s/f sill distorted

x2 inner doorstep areas corroded-x2 inner and outter sills corroded-all inner and outter wheel arches corroded-rear panel corroded-wishbone bushes slightly perished-x2 front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 21 Sep 2013 163,837 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak on gearbox

os sill damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2013 163,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak on gearbox

os sill damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 154,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

gearbox been repaired but has slight leak

offside front step holed but not weekend

offside mirror cover damaged

washer jet aim slightly high but still providing enough water on screen

Fail 13 Sep 2012 154,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake peddle rubber slightly worn

front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

gearbox been repaired but has slight leak

offside front step holed but not weekend

offside mirror cover damaged

washer jet aim slightly high but still providing enough water on screen

Pass 10 Sep 2011 150,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 146,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 142,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 126,319 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 103,941 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 103,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 76,792 miles

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

one of the two offside rear veiw mirrors is cracked

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 MZO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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