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BD03 ZXP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2015 136,376 miles

Front Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings steps (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion floor (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 126,919 miles
Pass 3 May 2013
Fail 30 Apr 2013

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 98,947 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet difficult to open with key

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion and damage to nearside outer sill under cargo door

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear chassis and both rear under sills

corrosion to offside rear spare wheel metal hanger

offside front tyre has deep cut on the tread area

play in steering rack knuckle joint enclosed in gaitors

rear silencer outer shroud deteriorated but not blowing

windscreen scratched at offside lower area

Fail 10 Sep 2010 98,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet difficult to open with key

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion and damage to nearside outer sill under cargo door

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear chassis and both rear under sills

corrosion to offside rear spare wheel metal hanger

offside front tyre has deep cut on the tread area

play in steering rack knuckle joint enclosed in gaitors

rear silencer outer shroud deteriorated but not blowing

windscreen scratched at offside lower area

Pass 26 May 2009 89,454 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 89,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 83,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,535 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 76,504 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet stay clip missing.

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

Front wiper blades slight smearing.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2006 67,449 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight split in o/s/f ball joint gaiter.

slight tyre tread deformation on o/s/r. tyre.

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 ZXP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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