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BK03 ROU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,893 mi
Last recorded137,893 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 ROU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,893 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 135,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 134,309 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s sill (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s iner sill (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear chassi (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,916 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,916 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,775 miles

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

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

mid section of exhaust corroded

offside rear side pannel corroded (no sharp edges)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

mid section of exhaust corroded

offside rear side pannel corroded (no sharp edges)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,164 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 79,634 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 79,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,258 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn

long travel on handbrake

nearside front suspension arm rear bush splitting

offside front brake disc juddering slightly

offside rear brake pipe very rusted

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Feb 2009 62,111 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,111 miles

offside rear tyre worn

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise from offside front bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,727 miles

slight noise from offside front bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,877 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 ROU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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