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BD03 XVA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,310 mi
Last recorded152,310 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XVA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 152,310 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 152,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 137,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,048 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,632 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 133,616 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2006 133,616 miles

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

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 XVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 XVA registered?

BD03 XVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is BD03 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 XVA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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