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BD03 OBM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 94,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step x1 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting point x4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mounting point x1 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step x1 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mounting point x1 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,340 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance / wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,118 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing on lower edge

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially rear inner / outer sills and chasiis round spring mountings

Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,106 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal rubber wearing on lower edge

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

Rear number plate poor condition

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components especially rear inner / outer sills and chasiis round spring mountings

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,282 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,820 miles

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

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

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

all front seatbelts frayed slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking and perished

rear bump stops loose

suspension corroded

underbody badly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 68,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

all front seatbelts frayed slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking and perished

rear bump stops loose

suspension corroded

underbody badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,815 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 59,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,066 miles

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

all under side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,098 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,758 miles

slight play in near side off side rear wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,880 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 OBM 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 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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