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BP53 NKX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 57,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Top of chassis by ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by rear Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by front Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger by front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger by front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger by rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Foot step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Several plates on outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On top of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill is not a continuous weld (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill not welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner panel by rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger by front hanger- several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger by rear hanger- several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Corrosion to door step

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear of van boarded out

Some undulation to both rear tyres

Sound proofing fitted to bulkhead, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tow bar electrical socket taped up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,278 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Indicator affecting operation of position lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 44,457 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 May 2017 44,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger various (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear most outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer/Inner (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Inner sills rusty

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

Oil leak ()

Step ins rusty.

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,689 miles

vehicle corrision

Pass 14 Nov 2015 30,578 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 30,578 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,881 miles

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

o/s/f sill holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Jan 2014 13,376 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jan 2014 13,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,602 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 107,550 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,194 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,027 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,207 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,345 miles

n/s/f+o/s/r tyres cut slightly in tread

Fail 12 Dec 2007 38,340 miles

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

n/s/f+o/s/r tyres are cut slightly in tread not to cords

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,202 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 NKX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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