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BK53 NRE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,765 mi
Last recorded170,765 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 170,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 165,807 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 165,796 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 156,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice under body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2014 156,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2013 146,396 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 134,489 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 134,481 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 127,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 120,421 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 120,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

offside driveshaft bearing rough

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,328 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Sep 2008 93,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 61,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NRE 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 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 NRE registered?

BK53 NRE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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