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BK53 NBN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,757 mi
Last recorded137,757 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 137,757 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded Both (upper area) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body (outer wheel arch (front of arch) lower area corroded)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body (outer wheel arch (front of arch) lower area corroded)

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

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

Outer sills (both sides ) covered in underseal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Under body components corroded front to rear

Under body components/repairs covered in underseal

Fail 25 Nov 2019

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around front of leaf spring mounting area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under step box marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill front to rear marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded Both (upper area) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body (outer wheel arch (front of arch) lower area corroded)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body (outer wheel arch (front of arch) lower area corroded)

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured Abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sills (both sides ) covered in underseal

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Under body components corroded front to rear

Under body components/repairs covered in underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2018 133,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 133,408 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 126,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,600 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 118,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,454 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,454 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner all along sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill all along (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above axle chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f lower wish bone rubber cracking

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f lower wish bone rubber cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 107,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,617 miles

lower arm bushes worn

o/s front tyre low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads on limit

lower arm bushes worn

very slight play in n/s front ball joint

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,389 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,120 miles

underbody/chassis corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2009 59,120 miles

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

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

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

underbody/chassis corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2008

both rearview mirrors cracked not affecting view

no mileage shown display faulty

offside rear tyre wall has splits

Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,292 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 44,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,039 miles

handbrake has slight travel

nearside front windowscreen has crack but not in zone

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 NBN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NBN, 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 NBN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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