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BK03 RBV

2003 Ford Transit

Brown Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 RBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017

Front Bumper insecure () Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1) Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 136,213 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 65,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 316,087 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 288,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 262,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 262,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 138,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 191,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 191,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 139,053 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 139,053 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 112,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 92,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,389 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,389 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 RBV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Brown with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK03 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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