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BIG 5972

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,979 mi
Last recorded189,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5972
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 189,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 183,673 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 183,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 177,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 170,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 165,012 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 159,069 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 152,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 147,463 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 139,234 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 132,152 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 126,146 miles

Condensation in NSF Headlight unit.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 126,146 miles

Condensation in NSF Headlight unit.

Fail 22 Jan 2011 126,138 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 125,982 miles

front discs rusted

Fail 3 Dec 2009 125,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 125,961 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 125,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 121,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 119,343 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 119,332 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre @ 1.6mm

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 5972 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BIG 5972, 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 5972 registered?

BIG 5972 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BIG 5972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5972 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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