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BK53 SPX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,688 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 82,637 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type, does not seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 80,706 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded through outside prescribed areas.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,101 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,101 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 72,025 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Rear bush of nearside front lower suspension arm slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,713 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,950 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,938 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to step (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,290 miles

offside rear inner tyre under-inflated

offside rear outer tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

parking brake warning lamp not working

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,270 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear inner tyre under-inflated

offside rear outer tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

parking brake warning lamp not working

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 54,110 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion load bed ( various places) (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 49,818 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,526 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front upper marker light not working

nearside obligatory mirror (outer casing) damaged

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,854 miles

N/S Steering Rack Arm has slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2012 37,854 miles

N/S Steering Rack Arm has slight play

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 13,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,102 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 SPX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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