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BK53 VUG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,228 mi
Last recorded152,228 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 152,228 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 152,225 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 122,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 109,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,980 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 91,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,246 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 81,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,713 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 VUG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

BK53 VUG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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