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BJ03 WBM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,528 mi
Last recorded179,528 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 179,528 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced osf behind weel hold as marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached drop link lower bolt bent (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable rubbing on tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 173,906 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 169,031 miles

Offside Dropside slightly loose Corroded Badly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 169,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Dropside slightly loose Corroded Badly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 161,652 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 161,652 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 151,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 151,851 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 146,774 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 146,774 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 140,845 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front wind screen cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,654 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 135,654 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 130,633 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 130,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,798 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 122,798 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 113,518 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 103,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,598 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 94,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,763 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,762 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,205 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 13 Feb 2006 54,404 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 WBM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ03 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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