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BK53 NBY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel area both sides at rear of leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sills at front of leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis by shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle brake pipes slight corossion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened link bar is bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Centre exhaust system corroded

Coolant leak, top rubber pipe split

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Non structual corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

R/n/s tyre wearing on the edges

Slight corrosion to chassis legs

Slight exhaust leak

Slight noise from f/o/s wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2015

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 143,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 135,921 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 135,921 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offfside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 111,257 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 96,893 miles

Chip in windscreen Zone B.

Front intercooler mounting crossmember damaged.

N/S front chassis leg damaged.

N/S front passenger seat belt slightly damaged.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,893 miles

Chip in windscreen Zone B.

Front intercooler mounting crossmember damaged.

N/S front chassis leg damaged.

N/S front passenger seat belt slightly damaged.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,191 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from injection front gasket

Fail 18 Sep 2008 83,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from injection front gasket

radiator mounting bent pushing rad towards engine

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,468 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,644 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 NBY 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 54.5%.

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

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