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BX53 OMK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,828 mi
Last recorded129,828 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OMK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 129,828 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 129,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 129,056 miles

Offside side panel slightly insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2020 129,056 miles

Offside side panel slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 127,676 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

o/s rear and o/s front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,925 miles

Offside Front bumper bracket under wheel arch corroded but bumper secure

Fail 9 Jan 2018 125,922 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front bumper bracket under wheel arch corroded but bumper secure

Pass 12 Dec 2016 124,048 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,084 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 122,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,464 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion NOT excessive

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 106,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 95,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,547 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,782 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 71,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,709 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,029 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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BX53 OMK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX53 OMK, 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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BX53 OMK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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