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ExpiredMileage
96,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front windscreen got worn wiper marks tramlines in the glass embeded.
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly no beam pattern, aim too high (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner front section of step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on inner section by chassis leg pipe leading into front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to stepsill at various points holed, corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on inner section of chassis leg pipe coming into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes from brake hoses across rear axle to brake cylinders nearside and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear quater panel by rear bumper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front windscreen got worn wiper marks tramlines in the glass embeded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front wheel bearing starting to become noisey
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scoring on windscreen (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort the brake is bulling 200kgs, for a class 7 to pass @572kgs is required (at least 286 per side) O/S is recording 280kgs (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front wheel bearing starting to become noisey
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scoring on windscreen (8.3.1a)
chassis legs rusty shailing
n/s/f wheel bearing noise
all brake pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
all brake pipes rusty
chassis legs rusty shailing
n/s/f wheel bearing noise
Engine oil leak
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scoring to screen, the benefit of the doubt has been given to the customer. (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scoring to screen, the benefit of the doubt has been given to the customer. (8.3.1d)
both sills and rear cross member rusty and shailing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Engine oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine PRS given a second chance by MOT tester. (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim too high PRS done by tester (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working PRS done by tester (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scoring to screen, the benefit of the doubt has been given to the customer. (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scoring to screen, the benefit of the doubt has been given to the customer. (8.3.1d)
both sills and rear cross member rusty and shailing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
clutch and brake pedal anti slips worn on edges
exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion
marks on windscreen through zones
n/s centre sill damaged ( dent )
wiper blades torn on edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
clutch and brake pedal anti slips worn on edges
exhaust rear box outer skin corrosion
marks on windscreen through zones
n/s centre sill damaged ( dent )
wiper blades torn on edges
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
windscreen scratched but not effecting drivers view
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
windscreen scratched but not effecting drivers view
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front screen scratched in zone a but not badly obsrutcting view to front
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BK53 SWV 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 54.2%.
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 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 2003.
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