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BL53 KKH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,765 mi
Last recorded132,765 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 KKH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,763 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 131,996 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 127,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes and brake pipe ends

corrosion on underside

damage on both mirrors

headlamps fading

wear on discs and pads

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on wiper linkage

Pass 12 Jun 2014 127,789 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes and brake pipe ends

corrosion on underside

damage on both mirrors

headlamps fading

wear on discs and pads

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on wiper linkage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 126,063 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2013 126,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,555 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion exhaust centre section

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,285 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,907 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 54,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BL53 KKH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL53 KKH, 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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BL53 KKH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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