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BK53 SCX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,873 mi
Last recorded128,873 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 128,873 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

welding repairs have been covered with a filler and are heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Feb 2016 128,799 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,456 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,456 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,295 miles

spare wheel missing

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

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

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

all wealding repairs heavily undersealed

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside front, centre and rear undersill slightly corroded

offside centre undersill slightly corroded

outersills have been repaired possibly by filler and may require attention soon

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering rack joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2014 110,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside front, centre and rear undersill slightly corroded

offside centre undersill slightly corroded

outersills have been repaired possibly by filler and may require attention soon

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering rack joint

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,174 miles

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

nearside rear inner arch corrosion

offside step holed

Fail 14 Dec 2012 103,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear inner arch corrosion

offside step holed

Fail 15 Dec 2011 131,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 131,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 116,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,086 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 99,086 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 85,258 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 66,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,452 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,452 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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