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BK53 TFY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,028 mi
Last recorded185,028 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 185,028 miles

Nearside Front Gaffa tape on the wing.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 176,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 167,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread 2.5 mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread 2mm

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight damage to both handbrake outer casings

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers worn

Fail 11 Jan 2018 167,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both handbrake cables against wheels (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread 2.5 mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread 2mm

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight damage to both handbrake outer casings

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 159,978 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 159,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and close to exposing cords at edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Fail 11 Jan 2016 153,209 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and close to exposing cords at edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Pass 12 Jan 2015 145,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 136,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 128,215 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 128,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 118,095 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 118,095 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,253 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,413 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 99,406 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 90,981 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 90,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 81,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,289 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 64,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 64,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service 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 TFY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TFY, 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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BK53 TFY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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