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BG03 WYK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,284 mi
Last recorded182,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 182,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 182,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear slam panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear slam panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear outer hub seal leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 169,768 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 169,766 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror back (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 161,167 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 161,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 150,803 miles

NS door mirror backing missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 150,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

NS door mirror backing missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 139,466 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 139,466 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,672 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 129,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,122 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2011 117,858 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,708 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 111,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,987 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2009 102,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,698 miles

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,413 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,462 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 62,619 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 WYK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WYK, 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 WYK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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