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BL53 ZCK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,138 mi
Last recorded156,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 156,138 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 156,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tipper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tailgate corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 150,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 150,893 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury tipper back fixing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 142,676 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 142,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leg top (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leg top (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,475 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer sill had been welded but out of test limmits

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 126,264 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 118,266 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 111,405 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 103,786 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 95,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 87,613 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 87,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,463 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,626 miles

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

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

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 ZCK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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