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A15 BOV

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,887 mi
Last recorded196,887 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 196,887 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding very tight spot when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belts integral to the seat base, seat base not securely fitted to vehicle (bolts missing and bolted to non structural points) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis corroded not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 196,757 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper/ inner arch holed near suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper/ inner arch holed near suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis below servo holed/ corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks resistor exposed and smoking when lights are in use (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous repair/ welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis corroded not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Pass 28 May 2022 188,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Various parts of chassis corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 186,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 175,436 miles

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

Rear service & park brake requirements just met

Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,809 miles

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

Rear brake & park brake requirements just met

windscreen has a crack outside viewing & swipe area

Pass 29 Mar 2013 150,824 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 136,065 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Nov 2011 135,793 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Nov 2010 121,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 105,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,229 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 85,038 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,209 miles

handbrake cable joined 2.o/s/r anti roll bar link appears loose

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,516 miles

park brake cable has been joined

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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A15 BOV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A15 BOV, 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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A15 BOV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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