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BK53 RYO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,520 mi
Last recorded217,520 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 217,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 209,042 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 209,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working on body x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing reciver (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working on body x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn horse shoe x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crosmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 194,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 194,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 139,942 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 139,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 121,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 121,130 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r lense damaged

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,615 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,752 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,774 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 RYO 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 64.7%.

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 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 RYO, 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 RYO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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