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AK03 BWL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,282 mi
Last recorded150,282 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 150,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

all wheel arches becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 11 May 2019 150,170 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

all wheel arches becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 143,978 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 143,978 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 133,518 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear across axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 119,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 105,129 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 105,129 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 85,003 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 85,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,637 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,086 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,086 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,514 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,239 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 58,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,074 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 BWL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BWL, 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 BWL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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