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BP53 NKR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,640 mi
Last recorded142,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 NKR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2019 142,640 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill all along corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill corroded all along (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2017 141,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer wheel archs offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.2.6)

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

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 141,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By the leafspring mountein front and rear. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassy corroded by the leafspring mountein front an rear. (6.1.B.2)

Silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f rear on the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wing (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f (3.5.1i)

centre silencer slight corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,096 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 115,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to perish

brake pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

front brake discs starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,211 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,310 miles

Advise centre exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Fail 15 Jan 2011 101,299 miles

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

Advise centre exhaust is deteriorated but is not blowing.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 71,667 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 57,728 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,305 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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BP53 NKR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BP53 NKR, 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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BP53 NKR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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