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BK53 SGV

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,926 mi
Last recorded167,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SGV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 167,926 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 162,278 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 162,278 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 149,441 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 133,273 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s rear D bushes slightly play

windscrean has crack outside zone A

Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 131,298 miles

slight play on both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Nov 2011 121,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 116,700 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 107,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 107,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 97,375 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 97,375 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,450 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 90,450 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,713 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 SGV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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