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BK53 SOJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

284,427 mi
Last recorded284,427 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 284,427 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner and outer sills corroded

offside door step area holed

Fail 11 Jun 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing 2 x lights missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working 2 x lights missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner and outer sills corroded

marker lights wiring cut

offside door step area holed

Fail 16 May 2019 284,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.19 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre and rear side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre and rear side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre prop mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing all 3 seat belt buckles not visable to test (rear) (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door step sill excess corrosion

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2018 282,482 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 282,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 280,232 miles

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

Front wipers in poor condition

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 280,232 miles

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

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 275,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 275,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 253,751 miles

All light underside corrosion

No anti slip fitted to clutch pedal

Oil Leak from engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 253,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All light underside corrosion

No anti slip fitted to clutch pedal

Oil Leak from engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,616 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 107,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,897 miles

Oil leak on N/S of engine. O/S/R out-line marker light inop.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 56,896 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak on N/S of engine. O/S/R out-line marker light inop.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,264 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 43,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear inner tyre flat

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 SOJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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