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BC03 VSY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,664 miles

Aux alternator disconnected and bearings noisy

Front wishbones rear bushes slightly worn

Spare wheel missing

Washers poor

Fail 19 Dec 2011 106,661 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wiper jumping

Aux alternator disconnected and bearings noisy

Auxbelt noisy

Front wishbones rear bushes slightly worn

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

Slight play in NS track rod end

Spare wheel missing

Washers poor

Pass 30 Dec 2010 97,031 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 97,031 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,015 miles

front pads low screen chipped

Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,388 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,388 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,819 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,560 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VSY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSY, 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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What year was BC03 VSY registered?

BC03 VSY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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