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BK53 VUD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,282 mi
Last recorded73,282 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,282 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

nsf and osf lower arm rear bush's perishing

nsf tyre cracking in tread

nsr tyre cracking/perishing

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nsf and osf lower arm rear bush's perishing

nsf tyre cracking in tread

nsr tyre cracking/perishing

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,290 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nsr and osr tyres perishing

slight play in ns and os inner steering joints

Fail 13 Aug 2018 68,290 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr inner sill corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsr outer sill corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsr front leaf spring mounting corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsr leaf spring mounting corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front inner brake pads wearing thin

nsr and osr tyres perishing

slight play in ns and os inner steering joints

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,483 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,456 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 VUD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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