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BK53 SZX

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,164 mi
Last recorded126,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 SZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 126,164 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,164 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 120,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

long travel in handbrake

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,545 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

chassis and underbody corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,119 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both outer sills corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,804 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 16,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,416 miles

light corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 15 Dec 2011 2,456 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 142,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 142,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,994 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 99,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s parking brake slightly lower than o/s..

slight imbalance on front brakes.

surface corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 84,849 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 84,849 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 SZX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

BK53 SZX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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