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BG03 VMP

2003 Ford Transit

White Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,945 mi
Last recorded171,945 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VMP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 171,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 168,797 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 168,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 158,749 miles

exhaust box baffles rattling

Fail 13 Jan 2015 158,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust box baffles rattling

Pass 17 Jan 2014 156,771 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

washers need adjusting

Fail 10 Jan 2014 156,771 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

washers need adjusting

Pass 16 Jan 2013 154,882 miles

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

exhaust middle box inner components making noise. Replacment advised

Fail 14 Jan 2013 154,882 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle box inner components making noise. Replacment advised

Fail 13 Jan 2012 152,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

aux belt slightly deteriorated

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

fuel cap seal very slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edge & side wall scuffed

parking brake lever comes up high

play o/s inner track rod.

rear wheel archse corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 152,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

aux belt slightly deteriorated

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

fuel cap seal very slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edge & side wall scuffed

parking brake lever comes up high

play o/s inner track rod.

rear wheel archse corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 149,743 miles

Nearside mirror slight damaged

Nearside wipper deteriorate

Offside rear number plate slight dimp

Rear exhaust box corrode noisy

Engine oil level very low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 147,422 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside number plate light dimp

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 141,510 miles

Coolant level slight low

Front brake pads worn

Hand brake slight up high

Nearside rear brake slight biding

Nearside rear leaf spring rear end rubber block not on position

Offside front inner track rod end has slight play

wiper linkage slight worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 135,527 miles

rattle from exhaust

rear tyres slightly worn

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

Oil leak

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

air filter box incorrectley fitted

coolant level low

fan belt slightly deteriorated

front brake pads 1/2 worn?

lumpy idle

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up high

windscreen washers require adjustment

Fail 9 Jan 2008 135,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

air filter box incorrectley fitted

coolant level low

fan belt slightly deteriorated

front brake pads 1/2 worn?

lumpy idle

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

parking brake lever comes up high

rattle from exhaust

rear tyres slightly worn

windscreen washers require adjustment

Fail 11 Jan 2007 129,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 129,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 103,760 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 VMP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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