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BC03 VTD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,210 mi
Last recorded144,210 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,210 miles

Both front tyres inner edge scrubbed

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 144,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres inner edge scrubbed

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 133,526 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 127,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 121,702 miles

Both front lower wishbones rear bushes starting to crack

Front number plate damaged

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

No spare wheel fitted

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2012 121,688 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Both front lower wishbones rear bushes starting to crack

Front number plate damaged

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

No left hand rear door fitted at time of test

No spare wheel fitted

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,226 miles

Right hand rearlamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 93,906 miles

Oil leak

Right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2009 78,033 miles

Both outer mirrors damaged

Hole in rear floor

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,547 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,332 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 41,332 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 VTD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White 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 BC03 VTD, 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 VTD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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