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BD03 OJN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,021 mi
Last recorded148,021 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 148,021 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 143,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded behind wheel area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear part of outer sill within 30cm of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger and surrounding area corroded within 30cm of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger and surrounding area within 30cm of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded Behind wheel area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear part of outer sill within 30cm of spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust outer cover loose

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre in poor condition ()

Offside Rear Wheel arch/cab floor corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 140,564 miles

Horn poor

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

Rear bump stops missing

Some corrosion on rear of vehicle

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower clamp pinch bolt loose (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,962 miles

brake fluid low

coolant bottle empty

Fail 26 Oct 2015 137,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

brake fluid low

coolant bottle empty

Fail 16 Sep 2015 137,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,720 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,079 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,913 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,890 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 40,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,988 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,743 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 OJN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue 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 OJN, 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 OJN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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