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BIG 2102

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

312,971 mi
Last recorded312,971 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2102
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 312,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area's (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor area's (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step area's (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor area's (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/quarter panel area's (5.2.6)

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

2nd prop shaft centre bearing is heavily deteriorated & has excessive movement

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & offside rear chassis area's (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to nearside front & offside front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to nearside inner sill/passenger step area's

glow plug light flashing

oil leak engine/gearbox area

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

rear brakes are noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2016 305,967 miles

centre prop shaft bearing worn to excess

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

side marker light not working

water leak front engine area

Fail 9 Aug 2016 305,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other inner (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

centre prop shaft bearing worn to excess

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroding

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

side marker light not working

water leak front engine area

Pass 7 Aug 2015 281,765 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 281,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine oil leak

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 253,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 235,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 235,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 216,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 206,579 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 206,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 162,425 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 162,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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BIG 2102 is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BIG 2102, 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 BIG 2102 registered?

BIG 2102 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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