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BK03 BDU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,458 mi
Last recorded129,458 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 BDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 129,458 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 129,454 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both arches (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front to rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,815 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall no cords showing

Fail 14 Oct 2015 119,813 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure step corroded close to seat mounting (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure step corroded close to seat mounting (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded next to front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,077 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 114,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

General body rust

Pass 11 Oct 2013 110,310 miles

nsr floor to under wheel arch corroded apart

rear bump stops missing

under body generally rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2013 110,277 miles

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

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

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

nsr floor to under wheel arch corroded apart

rear bump stops missing

under body generally rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2012 104,677 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 104,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,661 miles

compensator stiff

ns sill, rear floors and chassis rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2011 97,603 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

compensator stiff

ns sill, rear floors and chassis rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,566 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 84,242 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 76,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,943 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 69,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,453 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 62,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,205 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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BK03 BDU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK03 BDU, 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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BK03 BDU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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