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BK53 VPF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,628 mi
Last recorded158,628 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 158,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear chassis corrosion

park lever has travel

Pass 28 May 2020 151,550 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 151,546 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2 x places sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2 x places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 137,262 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 137,262 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,527 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 125,524 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,650 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,650 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f and o/s/f step sill under vehicle (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 181,817 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 181,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 168,059 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 168,059 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 157,595 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 157,595 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

oil light switch wire broken,2nd silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 144,261 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 144,261 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre seat belt slow retracting

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2011 125,856 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 109,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,984 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,457 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 56,457 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,403 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 33,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 VPF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VPF, 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 VPF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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