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BV53 RKK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,140 mi
Last recorded188,140 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 188,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under-vehicle rusted

Fail 13 Apr 2022 188,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under-sill/stepsill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 180,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2020 175,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 165,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 155,093 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front under-sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel-arch/under-floor corroded

Nearside Rear outer-sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel-arch/under-floor corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 154,720 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering-rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front under-sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel-arch/under-floor corroded

Nearside Rear outer-sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel-arch/under-floor corroded

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,310 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel-arch floor edge coroding

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 127,249 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion in several areas

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 127,243 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion in several areas

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,816 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 104,771 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,032 miles

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

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

front discscorroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,059 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

rear brakes slight bind.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,675 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,845 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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BV53 RKK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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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BV53 RKK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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