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BF03 MFA

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,346 mi
Last recorded158,346 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 158,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corrored

Pass 1 Feb 2014 146,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various pipes poor

Fail 1 Feb 2014 146,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various pipes poor

Pass 14 Jan 2013 137,938 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

corrosion n/s outer sill but not thou at time of test

corrosion o/s outer sill but not thou at time of test

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded but not blowing

towbar eletrics fault [rear fog light]

Fail 14 Jan 2013 137,938 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

corrosion n/s outer sill but not thou at time of test

corrosion o/s outer sill but not thou at time of test

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded but not blowing

towbar eletrics fault [rear fog light]

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,174 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 132,172 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 121,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 121,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,371 miles

brake pedal anti slip wearing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,315 miles

fuel flap insecure

handbrake slight reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2008 70,878 miles

handbrake slight reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 58,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 46,487 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 46,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 MFA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF03 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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