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BK53 SJV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,798 mi
Last recorded115,798 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced innersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 113,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,482 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner sill step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear of leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner sill step area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of leaf spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,531 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker and front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Valance corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s/f and n/s/f out and inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 21 Oct 2015 96,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring bush mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valance that towbar mounts to (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker and front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f out and inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,572 miles

Both N/S tyres worn to 3mm

Both sills corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,299 miles

offside steering control arm has slight play present

Fail 18 Oct 2011 55,298 miles

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

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

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

offside steering control arm has slight play present

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,030 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 27,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,587 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 SJV 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 76.5%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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