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BK53 RYD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

151,859 mi
Last recorded151,859 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 151,859 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn

rear steelbrake pipes in poor condition

underside rustey

wish bone arm bushes in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2013 151,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

rear steelbrake pipes in poor condition

underside rustey

wish bone arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2012 142,825 miles

air bag light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 142,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,119 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 128,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 117,006 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 117,006 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 102,901 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 102,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 102,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Feb 2008 102,733 miles

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

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tracking set/adjust required

Fail 24 Nov 2007 102,645 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag fault

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2007 102,645 miles

air bag fault

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,852 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 74,852 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RYD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

BK53 RYD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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