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BC03 VSP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,173 mi
Last recorded107,173 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 VSP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,173 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 107,172 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside inner sill corrosion

Nearside outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,242 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring eye area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 103,430 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,213 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,213 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 95,522 miles

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill with in 30 cm of rear spring front eye (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,947 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,963 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 88,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,800 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,707 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,707 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,002 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 58,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,024 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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BC03 VSP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BC03 VSP, 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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BC03 VSP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BC03 VSP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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