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BF03 MDZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

205,895 mi
Last recorded205,895 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MDZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 205,895 miles

off side / nearside sill and rear quater pannels corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2016 205,895 miles

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

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

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

off side / nearside sill and rear quater pannels corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Jun 2016 205,832 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to and from brake loading valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner quarter panel corroded excessive but not in a pescribed area

Nearside inner and outer sil excessive corroded but not in a pescribed area

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

Offside Rear inner quarter panel excessive corroded but not in a pescribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2015 204,784 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 204,784 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

play in both rear half shafts

Pass 14 Jun 2013 202,232 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 199,785 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 195,428 miles

BRAKE PIPES ALL HEAVILY GREASED

CENTRE DIFF.BOX LEAKING OIL

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 195,428 miles

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

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

BRAKE PIPES ALL HEAVILY GREASED

CENTRE DIFF.BOX LEAKING OIL

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 188,148 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 188,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 163,110 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 139,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 114,478 miles

naerside bumper corner missing

Pass 2 May 2006 90,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 90,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 90,219 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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BF03 MDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BF03 MDZ, 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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BF03 MDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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