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BK53 SVO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,855 mi
Last recorded140,855 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,855 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2022 140,774 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion in various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 134,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 133,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 113,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,618 miles

Corrosion NSF inner sill but not in prescribed area

Slight play in OSF rack end balljoint

Fail 3 Sep 2018 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion NSF inner sill but not in prescribed area

Slight play in OSF rack end balljoint

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,842 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,164 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

parking brake warning lamp not working

Fail 13 Oct 2014 32,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

parking brake warning lamp not working

Pass 29 Oct 2013 15,677 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 15,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 6,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 6,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2011
Pass 30 Oct 2010 85,914 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 85,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 79,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,163 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 74,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,757 miles

slight movement in offside steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,208 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 SVO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 SVO registered?

BK53 SVO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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