MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
Oil leak
emissions high
rear brake application slightly uneven
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
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)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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.
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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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