CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV53 RKU

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,370 mi
Last recorded147,370 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 RKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 147,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Underside and seals heavily under sealed with sealant.

Fail 27 Jun 2022 147,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Underside and seals heavily under sealed with sealant.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 145,961 miles

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 145,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 141,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside heavily corroded

welding repairs done to poor standard

Pass 18 May 2019 135,517 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

general heavy corrosion and poor repairs to under side rear crossmembers chassis outriggers and n/s front chassis

o/s wiper quadrant worn

Fail 8 May 2019 135,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill outrigger at rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis area at rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension inner arch turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis area at rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

general heavy corrosion and poor repairs to under side rear crossmembers chassis outriggers and n/s front chassis

o/s wiper quadrant worn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 132,829 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 132,812 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 130,855 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,887 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 176,590 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area in prescribed area of seatbelt mount excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both sides chassis sections insecure and insufficiently repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength both inner and outer sills excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides has excessive chassis corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 174,374 miles

chassis and brake pipes corroded

play in the steering

Pass 30 Sep 2013 171,422 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis and inner wings corroded

sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,978 miles

chassis corroded

play in the steering

wishbone bushs cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2011 149,799 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 149,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 141,690 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 141,690 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,518 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 128,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 114,923 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 114,923 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 102,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,939 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

n/s door mirror glass cracked

nail o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2006 88,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside door mirror cracked

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV53 RKU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV53 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV53 RKU?

You can check the full history of BV53 RKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV53 RKU registered?

BV53 RKU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is BV53 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 RKU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV53 RKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV53 RKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.