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BK53 NBE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,893 mi
Last recorded125,893 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 125,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion throughout underside

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed through out

Pass 22 Jun 2017

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 27 May 2017 118,288 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,050 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating

general body and under body corrosion

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 114,908 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorating

general body and under body corrosion

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 104,945 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS BADLY WEAKENED REQUIRE REPLACEMENT

Fail 13 May 2015 104,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

REAR AXLE BUMP STOPS BADLY WEAKENED REQUIRE REPLACEMENT

Fail 14 May 2014 94,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 94,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 83,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine smoke

rear number plate loose

windsreen damage

Fail 10 May 2013 83,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine smoke

rear number plate loose

windsreen damage

Pass 16 May 2012 74,012 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 74,012 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet stiff

windscreen damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,424 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,422 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,983 miles

advise slight play o/s front wheel poss rack arm

Fail 15 Oct 2010 58,981 miles

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

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

advise slight play o/s front wheel poss rack arm

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,053 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,764 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,135 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NBE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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