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BJ03 TVA

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,156 mi
Last recorded182,156 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 182,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) oil leak from engine area

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) Nail in nearside rear tyre wheel arches corrosion

deisel cap flap poor condition spare tyre below legal limit n/s front wheeel arch starting to corode

nearside front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2) offside front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2) nearside rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen marked

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 168,810 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 162,645 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 157,102 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Aug 2012 149,122 miles

deisel cap flap poor condition

n/s front wheeel arch starting to corode

spare tyre below legal limit

windscreen marked

Pass 29 Jul 2011 137,623 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 137,623 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

wheel arches corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2010 125,742 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 125,741 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

screen damaged

viscous fan

Pass 15 Dec 2008 115,517 miles

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f disc corroded inner face

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

screen damage

floor/chassis/arches corroded

front end prior damage/repairs

front hubs/rack play/noise

Fail 15 Dec 2008 115,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

floor/chassis/arches corroded

front end prior damage/repairs

front hubs/rack play/noise

handbrake travel

n/s mirror damage

n/s/f disc corroded inner face

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

screen damage

Pass 13 Aug 2007 106,194 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 106,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

different test class to prior mot.i.e your last mot was probably worthless.

floor/chassis/sills corrosion

front discs corrosion inner faces

front end prior repairs

front wishbone bushes perished/starting to split

fuel flap insecure/not closing

handbrake travel

screen damage

wipers poor/smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,343 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 TVA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BJ03 TVA, 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 TVA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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