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AK03 BNV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,392 mi
Last recorded89,392 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 89,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area holed / corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch area damaged / holed / corroded but not in a prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 89,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area holed / corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch area damaged / holed / corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 81,892 miles

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside inner and offside inner sills corroded and holed out of test area

nearside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded and holed out of test area

Fail 25 Apr 2019 69,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner 1/4 behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/side door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner 1/4 behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside inner and offside inner sills corroded and holed out of test area

nearside rear inner wheel arch to floor corroded and holed out of test area

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,123 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front chassis corroded -under bonnet near engine management light

offside rear bump stop missing

rear chassis out riggers corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,481 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 60,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,662 miles

Offside rear tyre is perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,107 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre, quite worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,107 miles

offside front tyre, quite worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,232 miles

rear bump stops corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

rear bump stops corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 26,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre badly perished on sidewall

offside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged but not affecting view

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,130 miles

parking brake reserve travel is close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,131 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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AK03 BNV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK03 BNV, 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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AK03 BNV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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