MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,115 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded near to rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working cover also missing (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch close to rear shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside inner sill corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
bonnet lock is damaged and difficult to open.
offside rear tyre on 3mm.
on full left hand lock the a.b.s sensor wire is rubbing on the inside of the offside front tyre.
sliding door exterior handle is damaged.
suspect rear main crank seal has failed,leaking oil.
towbar electronics not working correctly.
vac pump gasket failed,leaking oil.
wiper blades require replacing .
high rear brake imbalance .
N/S/R Bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F ABS Wire rubbing on tyre nearly worn through
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
N/S/R Bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/F ABS Wire rubbing on tyre nearly worn through
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise replacement nearside door mirror glass <cracked>
advise replacement steering rack, knocking noise on free play checks, no free play.
nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
nearside side loading door handle damaged
underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise replacement nearside door mirror glass <cracked>
advise replacement steering rack, knocking noise on free play checks, no free play.
nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
nearside side loading door handle damaged
underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BK53 TFA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TFA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BK53 TFA?
You can check the full history of BK53 TFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BK53 TFA registered?
BK53 TFA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 2003.
Is BK53 TFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK53 TFA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BK53 TFA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK53 TFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.