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BK03 TDV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 TDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 132,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,381 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,772 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 133,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 103,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,297 miles

All rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Brake pedal rubber is split and deteriorating

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

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

Nearside rear road tyre is wearing low

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

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 78,184 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

All rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Brake pedal rubber is split and deteriorating

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

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

Nearside rear road tyre is wearing low

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

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,538 miles

bad engine oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,555 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked...

Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,493 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 TDV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TDV, 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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What year was BK03 TDV registered?

BK03 TDV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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