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BF03 MFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,006 mi
Last recorded101,006 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside step corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror temp repair

Offside step corroded outside prescribed area

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust around front and rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,813 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 91,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearings have end float

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,537 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,677 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,193 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,382 miles

oil leaks from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,791 miles

n/s/r foot and handbrake performance low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,194 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jul 2010 32,194 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2009 27,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,360 miles

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

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,730 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm

Fail 31 Jul 2007 17,707 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,707 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,275 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 12,275 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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