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BK53 RZW

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,500 mi
Last recorded127,500 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 RZW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 127,500 miles

Body and offside front step is corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,499 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Body and offside front step is corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,289 miles

Advise corrosion in the nearside and offside inner and outer sills

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,285 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Seat belt missing All the rear stalks (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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

Advise corrosion in the nearside and offside inner and outer sills

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,307 miles

Corrosion in both front doorsteps.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,307 miles

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

Corrosion in both front doorsteps.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 112,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 112,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,851 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 100,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,333 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 94,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 88,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 77,764 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 65,744 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,517 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 55,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,731 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,783 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 RZW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

BK53 RZW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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