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BK53 TFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

252,568 mi
Last recorded252,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 252,568 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket broken (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various places (8.3.1a)

both rear light lenses damaged

corrosion in carious places

horn slightly distorted

Pass 13 May 2016 232,550 miles

chipped screen

exhaust hanger adrift

front brake pipes corroded

front road springs corroded

n/s track rod end has play

n/s/f lower arm bush de bonding

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s lower arm bush cracked

rear spring hanger mounts corroded

slight interaction o/s/r lamp

tail shaft leaking

wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2015 209,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mileage not displayed

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (borderline pass)

offside front brake pipe corroded (borderline pass)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 1 Nov 2013

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

mileage not displayed

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded (borderline pass)

offside front brake pipe corroded (borderline pass)

offside rear brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 1 Nov 2012

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

oil leak

propshaft rubber mounting in poor condition

slight play in steering track rod ends

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 1 Nov 2011 163,497 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Slight Binding From Nearside Rear Brake

Pass 6 Oct 2010 132,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,154 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 104,323 miles

rear brake application uneven near max

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 62,735 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,735 miles

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

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 TFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

BK53 TFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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