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BK03 TRV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 116,306 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 116,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 112,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 18 May 2017 112,246 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Water level low

Pass 24 May 2016 105,022 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 105,022 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,962 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,117 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,420 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,377 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,377 miles

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

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,954 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 51,954 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 538,539 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 538,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TRV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 TRV registered?

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

Is BK03 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 TRV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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