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BT53 RKK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,638 mi
Last recorded43,638 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 RKK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 43,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 43,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 40,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 40,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 39,266 miles

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

Offside Front Outer SILL WHOLED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Inner SILL WHOLED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 18 Feb 2023 39,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR CASING SHARPE EDGE DAMAGED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NO STOP LAMPS WITH POSITION LAMPS ON (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer SILL WHOLED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Inner SILL WHOLED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 32,700 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,255 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 30,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,917 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,874 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,757 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 18,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 16,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,972 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,900 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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BT53 RKK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT53 RKK, 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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BT53 RKK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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