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BG03 VNU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,897 mi
Last recorded156,897 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 156,897 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 149,808 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 149,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 142,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 133,674 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 133,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 124,940 miles

rear axlebump stops deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2014 124,940 miles

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

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

rear axlebump stops deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2012 115,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 108,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis corroded

offside front tyre pressure low

repair to n/s rer outer sill filled and painted

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 108,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre pressure low

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis corroded

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 143,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 128,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 118,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 103,271 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 79,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

bumper / [tow eye rear bracket] nuts and bolts missing warning do not attempt to tow ?

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2006 79,861 miles

bumper / [tow eye rear bracket] nuts and bolts missing warning do not attempt to tow ?

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

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 VNU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG03 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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