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BK53 RXG

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,049 mi
Last recorded137,049 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 137,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,569 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f top marker light inop

sump leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2011 131,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f top marker light inop

sump leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,800 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap plastic bung

o/s roof marker not working

oil leak at near side rear back plate

Fail 1 Oct 2010 127,799 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap plastic bung

o/s roof marker not working

oil leak at near side rear back plate

offside front suspension top bearing seized

Pass 22 Oct 2009 112,265 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

tipper riggers corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2009 112,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

tipper riggers corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 102,346 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,288 miles

body corroided o/s n/s

o/s/r lower bolt wrong type

slight play in rack o/s

Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,612 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,815 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 RXG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RXG, 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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What year was BK53 RXG registered?

BK53 RXG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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