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BL03 ABV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,201 mi
Last recorded133,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ABV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 133,201 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 131,036 miles

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

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

all over general corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2018 128,494 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,002 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,634 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 109,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side inner and outer sills rusty

near side front door mirror cracked

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear selection

Fail 3 Nov 2011 95,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear selection

Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,028 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 78,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,599 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,655 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 63,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 55,687 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 55,504 miles

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

THE OFFSIDE REAR STOP LIGHT IS DIM.

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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BL03 ABV 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 76.2%.

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 BL03 ABV, 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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BL03 ABV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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