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BK53 SYH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,506 mi
Last recorded116,506 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 116,506 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 116,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,082 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 114,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,695 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,598 miles

side door window damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2014 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

side door window damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 92,935 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,192 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,085 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket insecure (2.4.G.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,979 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,717 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,668 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 SYH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

BK53 SYH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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