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BF03 MFJ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,304 mi
Last recorded95,304 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,304 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 95,304 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,489 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,625 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear inner arches have rust

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear inner arches have rust

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 87,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2012 81,893 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 81,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 75,747 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 75,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,324 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,323 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,287 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,064 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 MFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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