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BD03 NWN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,132 mi
Last recorded161,132 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 161,132 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 161,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 159,955 miles

centre & rear brake pipes slight corrosion starting

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s & o/s rear chassis corrosion starting

Pass 1 Mar 2016 152,293 miles

Offside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 152,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /inner arch detached in prescribed area of shock top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear spring prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor inner arch detached in prescribed area if top shock (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner sill holed but outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front inner sill holed corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Feb 2015 136,201 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,088 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 127,088 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 111,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,750 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 92,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel slightly high

slight leak from diesel pump

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,185 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel slightly high

slight leak from diesel pump

Fail 17 Feb 2010 89,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 17 Feb 2010 89,486 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,278 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,928 miles

brake fluid level low

hand brake travel

rear brake squeal

washer jet aim high

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,804 miles

brake squeal from rear

hand brake travel

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 NWN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD03 NWN, 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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BD03 NWN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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