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BG03 WMA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,533 mi
Last recorded166,533 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 166,533 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s sill and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s and n/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general condition of vehicle poor(corroded)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 150,532 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 138,240 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 124,491 miles

all brake pipes been greased

chassis has corrosion present rear to surface

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,520 miles

damage to front n/s door sill and other parts of body

underside of vehicle corrosion present

Pass 7 Nov 2013 114,669 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all outer body work

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside door mirror casing taped up

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

strong smell of diesel but no signs of any leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 114,640 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all outer body work

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside door mirror casing taped up

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

strong smell of diesel but no signs of any leaks

Fail 7 May 2013 111,462 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all outer body work slightly corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion to all underside of van

Fail 11 May 2012 104,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer casing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2012 104,652 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer casing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 97,402 miles

exhaust corroding

mirror cracked o/s but still view okay

Pass 4 May 2010 87,595 miles

o/s mirror cracked but view not affected

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,987 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,041 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 WMA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMA, 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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What year was BG03 WMA registered?

BG03 WMA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is BG03 WMA safe to buy?

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