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BK53 SXU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,577 mi
Last recorded164,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 164,577 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 164,409 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 164,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 163,375 miles

Nearside Rear sill coroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 163,352 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirrow cover missing,sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear sill coroded

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working fitted bulb (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill coroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 153,546 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nsr sill correded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 153,546 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nsr sill correded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 143,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 142,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 133,705 miles

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

exhaust centre corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 133,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 130,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 130,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 124,215 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror slitley damaged,not effecting rear view

Fail 26 Nov 2010 124,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f door mirror slitley damaged,not effecting rear view

Fail 23 Nov 2009 116,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 116,811 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 103,969 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 95,244 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 95,244 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 SXU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SXU, 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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What year was BK53 SXU registered?

BK53 SXU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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