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A11 BTV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 102,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,398 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,845 miles

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,364 miles

Front n/s and o/ss outer wheel arch's surface corrosion

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

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

reversing lights in op

transit has been converted into a camper since last mot test

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2022 96,357 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front n/s and o/ss outer wheel arch's surface corrosion

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

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

reversing lights in op

transit has been converted into a camper since last mot test

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,341 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion around wheel arch

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,240 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 93,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 92,336 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,317 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 89,275 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 85,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 84,161 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 82,315 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,240 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 78,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,262 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 75,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 135,522 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 135,522 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 99,145 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 99,145 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A11 BTV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A11 BTV, 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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A11 BTV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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