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BK53 RZD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

179,829 mi
Last recorded179,829 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 179,829 miles

Central Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Emissions not tested blowing center (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt lower mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outa riggers both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis both exssive corrotion (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

exssive corrotion through

Pass 12 Nov 2021 181,103 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 181,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 178,648 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020

Floor excessively deteriorated both front inner step sills (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 173,452 miles

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

both front inner steps corrodied

both sills corrodied

Fail 11 Nov 2019 173,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced at fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both rear in front of and rear of rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front inner steps corrodied

both sills corrodied

Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,743 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 171,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected out rigger at rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 169,454 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion member (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded two (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion member (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 167,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 164,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Nov 2015 164,239 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes greased .

Pass 15 Nov 2013 149,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 136,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 122,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,667 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,450 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 108,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 90,988 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 90,988 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 70,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,473 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 52,473 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,503 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,496 miles

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

osf tyre uneven wear on edges getting close.

slight rise and fall on front brake efforts.

travell on h/brake.

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 RZD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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