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BK53 RPZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,505 mi
Last recorded153,505 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RPZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 153,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 145,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 145,461 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle chassis leg (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut area (inner arch) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 126,171 miles

Coolant leak

Handbrake rough in operation

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread to inner and outer edges

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 126,161 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Handbrake rough in operation

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread to inner and outer edges

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,158 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn to corner

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play to rear wheel bearings

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,084 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber worn to corner

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play to rear wheel bearings

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 94,343 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,805 miles

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 RPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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