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BK53 RNV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 142,810 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant staining from engine but no visible sign of leak at time of test

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Also reg bulbs (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear bumper slightly loose but still secure at time of test mounting in poor condition

Underside and chassis rails in rusty condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 142,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant staining from engine but no visible sign of leak at time of test

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear inner tyre has various cuts to tread but not deep enough reach cords

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Also reg bulbs (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear bumper slightly loose but still secure at time of test mounting in poor condition

Underside and chassis rails in rusty condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 138,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

silencer casing corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 138,524 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Doorstep area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from wheel cylinder across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack column seal area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 133,948 miles

Front Front brake piped covered in grease

Front Slight corrosion engine suppo9

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Side marker not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 133,948 miles

Front Front brake piped covered in grease

Front Slight corrosion engine suppo9

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Side marker not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise corrosion on both front sills and steps

advise unable to fully inspect front brake pipes due to undersealing

advise wide spread corrosion on chassis

Pass 5 Jun 2015 124,700 miles

Oil leak

emissions high

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2014 119,637 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 119,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2013 113,900 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 113,877 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 104,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 97,285 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,967 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 88,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 80,820 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,452 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,098 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 68,098 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded.

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 RNV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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