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BG03 VFB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 121,852 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at gear box

Fail 9 Jul 2013 121,852 miles

oil leak at gear box

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,898 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 114,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 107,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,138 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 101,553 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,947 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 84,302 miles

both front outer seat belts slightly frayed

front bumper and grill damaged

headlamp aim checked as presented(level control at number one)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear leaf spring slightly out of line

propshaft rear joint bearings starting to brake up

slight cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 22 May 2008 84,169 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front outer seat belts slightly frayed

front bumper and grill damaged

headlamp aim checked as presented(level control at number one)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear leaf spring slightly out of line

propshaft rear joint bearings starting to brake up

slight cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,813 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 72,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 56,960 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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BG03 VFB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG03 VFB, 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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BG03 VFB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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