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BD03 NSE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,604 mi
Last recorded106,604 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NSE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,604 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 106,589 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal anti slip wearing thin

nsf and osf wheel arcs corroded

windscreen has damage to its upper area outside of zone a, not in driver view

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front outer wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber split

lower rear pannel very corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside & nearside inner sill very corroded, but not within a prescribed area

windscreen has damage to its upper area outside of zone 'A', but this does not affect the view of the road ahead

Fail 7 Sep 2012 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front outer wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber split

lower rear pannel very corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside & nearside inner sill very corroded, but not within a prescribed area

windscreen has damage to its upper area outside of zone 'A', but this does not affect the view of the road ahead

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,442 miles

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

nearside front wheel arch and passenger step are corroded (step very corroded) repair strongly advised

Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front wheel arch and passenger step are corroded (step very corroded) repair strongly advised

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,156 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,291 miles

Coolant leak

both front brake discs worn and lipped

chip in windscreen

n/s/f antiroll bar linkage rod bent below threaded section

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

both front brake discs worn and lipped

chip in windscreen

n/s/f antiroll bar linkage rod bent below threaded section

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt webbing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 140,885 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 111,303 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,590 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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BD03 NSE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD03 NSE, 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 BD03 NSE registered?

BD03 NSE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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