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BG03 VXC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,116 mi
Last recorded200,116 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 200,116 miles

All step areas slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All passenger floor, rear wheel arches and inner / outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis including cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 199,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded vehicle brake pipes front and rear and front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle floor/chassis plate repairs/under seal. (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle body/chassis plate repairs/underseal (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 199,114 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded/swollen (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded/swollen (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear side panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor 3rd row seats (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 196,562 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 196,546 miles

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear nearside (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system excessively rough during lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed nearside side door front catches missing (6.2.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords casing splitting (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear center bearing worn/loose

Pass 20 Dec 2014 191,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 186,391 miles

play in propshaft centre bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 186,391 miles

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

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

play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 171,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 156,258 miles

Handbrake warning light inop.

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 156,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Handbrake warning light inop.

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 140,681 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 140,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 125,653 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 125,255 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 110,798 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 110,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 104,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,999 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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 VXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel 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 VXC, 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 VXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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