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BK53 RZY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,494 mi
Last recorded87,494 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 87,494 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brake pedal (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Upper drivers door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake master cylinder heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been welded and plated on several points (6.1.1 (d) (i))

battery charging light on

engine has a severe engine knock

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020
Pass 5 Dec 2019

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported behind engine (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside, n/s and o/s sill to floor and inner wheel arches are heavily repaired and under-sealed, inspected best we can.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013
Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,940 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,601 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,471 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 RZY 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 94.1%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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