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BK53 VPC

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,973 mi
Last recorded171,973 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VPC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2018 171,973 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 169,230 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 169,230 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 169,177 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (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/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 166,507 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 166,499 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired fluid bottle not mounted (2.3.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 155,027 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GETTING RUSTY

Pass 20 Jan 2014 144,838 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 133,465 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 121,092 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,079 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,147 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 76,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 54,177 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VPC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VPC, 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 VPC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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