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BD03 NYL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,148 mi
Last recorded128,148 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,148 miles

Front Both sides Lower Arch/sills have excessive corrosion however are not affecting bearing load, chassis or any suspension component mounting

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 228,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 228,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 219,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 205,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake effort is low on the ns

Pass 29 Oct 2011 205,904 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake effort is low on the ns

Pass 2 Nov 2010 184,157 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

nearside rear handbrake effort is a bit low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 183,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 26 Oct 2009 159,572 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 159,571 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 144,434 miles

offside rear wheel bearing

rear number plate

Pass 11 Sep 2007 119,651 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 119,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2006 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 89,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 NYL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

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

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