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BK53 VBZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,386 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 144,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 144,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,542 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 138,319 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to floor / chassis / inner arches

oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2016 133,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to floor / chassis / inner arches

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 128,192 miles

Corrosion to floor, chassis and inner and outer sills.

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 128,170 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to floor, chassis and inner and outer sills.

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 124,143 miles

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to sills.

Cracks to all tyres.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 119,449 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres near limit.

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,301 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 115,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 111,728 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 111,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 102,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 93,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 82,372 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 82,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,774 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 VBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

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