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BV53 PKK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

210,608 mi
Last recorded210,608 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 PKK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 210,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 209,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 206,995 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 201,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 201,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 201,644 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 197,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 195,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Rear diff cover corroded and weak

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner sills corroded

full exhaust system corroded and weak

full floor and chassis corroded and weak

headlamps in poor condition

power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 195,821 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember and inner 1/4 panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring mounting bracket at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring mounting brackets at the front of leaf springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Rear diff cover corroded and weak

both front coil springs corroded

both front inner sills corroded

full exhaust system corroded and weak

full floor and chassis corroded and weak

headlamps in poor condition

power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 193,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak and corroded (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

full floor and chassis clight corrosion

steering rack slight dampness

Fail 28 Nov 2017 193,564 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak and corroded (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

battery light on dash

battery terminal slack

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

full floor and chassis clight corrosion

steering rack slight dampness

Pass 29 Nov 2016 189,770 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front slight play in shock absorber piston

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system outer casing missing and corroded and weak

slight cooolant leak at engine

slight oil leak at oil cooler gasket

Pass 23 Nov 2015 172,859 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded main pipe from rack to pump (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 135,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,780 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 87,778 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,354 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,600 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2011 32,600 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,452 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs are in poor condition

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Injector area damp but no signs of a leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 26,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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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BV53 PKK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV53 PKK, 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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BV53 PKK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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