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BF03 MFV

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

295,148 mi
Last recorded295,148 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2024 295,148 miles

Inner sills heavily coated in underseal

Outer sills heavily coated in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2023 289,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 278,727 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 271,247 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 271,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 261,953 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jun 2020 261,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose centre mounting bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Mar 2019 249,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 249,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 240,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 232,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 224,931 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 215,559 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 205,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 205,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 192,779 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 192,233 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 172,398 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 172,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 157,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 157,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 148,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 125,807 miles

fan bearing worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 113,302 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,895 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 MFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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