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BK53 RUR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 93,015 miles

underside all undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2021 92,583 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Rear tailboard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis behind cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre & leaking ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 91,329 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides at wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 85,573 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer door step (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothy inner side of discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,418 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,823 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to the rack (2.3.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body members are corroded

nearside and offside sills have light corrosion

nearside inner wing is corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,786 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember (3.3.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to the rack (2.3.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body members are corroded

nearside and offside sills have light corrosion

nearside inner wing is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,180 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,504 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear section of the cab floor is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,083 miles

towbar electrical socket retaining device not fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

towbar electrical socket retaining device not fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,491 miles

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

coolant hose fouling the metal power steering pipes

corrosion on the crossmember which supports the hand brake cable

nearside hand brake cable close to fouling the tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,570 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 45,536 miles

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

2nd axle offside ABS wheel speed sensor cable insecure at rear axle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 24,348 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,930 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 RUR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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