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BJ03 FRZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sills and chassis has been repaired and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side has been heavily under sealed all over

Pass 21 Apr 2022 110,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 110,082 miles

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 110,077 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,849 miles

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Various (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 109,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Both inner sills badly corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Various (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,729 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,728 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion within 30cm. of seat mounting @ O/S Rear inner sill. (5.2.6)

Corrosion @ O/S rear inner wheel arch.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Wiper blades splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 106,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2016 104,403 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,403 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,761 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 101,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 99,372 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,405 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,828 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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BJ03 FRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BJ03 FRZ, 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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BJ03 FRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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