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BD03 NXS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,530 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 72,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general underbody corrosion

rear inner wings and floors corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 72,230 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp broken (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general underbody corrosion

rear inner wings and floors corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 70,791 miles

CORROSION AROUND REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS

GREASE AROUND N/S OUTER CV JOINT

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH RUSTED THROUGH

Fail 9 May 2016 70,791 miles

CORROSION AROUND REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS

GREASE AROUND N/S OUTER CV JOINT

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH RUSTED THROUGH

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,404 miles

grease around n/s/f hub

o/s/r inner wing rusting through/general underbody-chassis cirrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,260 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corroded around spring mountings

front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 9 May 2013 67,287 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

o/s anti roll bar link damaged

Fail 3 May 2013 67,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

o/s anti roll bar link damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

front wishbone bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Apr 2012 64,881 miles

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,953 miles

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

nearside sliding door not opening

wipers not parking properly

Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside sliding door not opening

wipers not parking properly

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre bald on outer edge of tread worn to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,659 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,835 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 47,835 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 NXS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NXS, 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 NXS registered?

BD03 NXS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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