MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electrical wiring inadequately secured in cab o/s/f (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
drivers seatbelt slightly worn
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured in cab o/s/f (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front bumper hangers corroded
radiator cross member holed and corroded
underside corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
radiator cross member holed and corroded
underside corroded
Advise both rear mudguards loose
Advise corrosion starting through out vehicle chassis and cab
Brake pipe slightly corroded Some pipes have been replaced remaining pipes rear axle, abs unit area (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Advise both rear mudguards loose
Advise corrosion starting through out vehicle chassis and cab
Brake pipe slightly corroded Some pipes have been replaced remaining pipes rear axle, abs unit area (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise battery light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
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BK53 SXA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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