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BF03 MEU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,151 mi
Last recorded130,151 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 130,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,359 miles

front brake pipes corroding

light under vehicle corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2017 125,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroding

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,391 miles

light under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2016 118,255 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chssis (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,120 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2012 105,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 99,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 91,727 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 91,721 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 83,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,789 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 49,365 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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BF03 MEU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF03 MEU, 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 MEU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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