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BL03 AFZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,859 mi
Last recorded132,859 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,859 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,954 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 128,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill poor repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

reverse lights inop

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,296 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside cut on outer side wall

corrosion on both front and both rear brake pipes

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

front number plate damaged

imbalance on park brake

offside rear seat belt twisted

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Sep 2017 125,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to body panel under nearside rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating plus grabbing slightly (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% nearside slow in operation (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges and nearside cut on outer side wall

corrosion on both front and both rear brake pipes

corrosion on chassis / members / panels and sills

front number plate damaged

imbalance on park brake

offside rear seat belt twisted

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,408 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both number plates slightly faded

damage on nearside rear tyre outer wall

damage on offside rear light

end float in both rear wheel bearings

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear spring leaves slightly out of alignment

under vehicle corrosion and on wheel arches

wear and corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Fail 31 Aug 2016 119,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

both number plates slightly faded

damage on nearside rear tyre outer wall

damage on offside rear light

end float in both rear wheel bearings

nearside front tyre worn on edges

noise on nearside rear brake

offside front fog light insecure

offside rear seat belt twisted

offside rear spring leaves slightly out of alignment

under vehicle corrosion and on wheel arches

wear and corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,094 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak

body damage

Fail 14 Aug 2014 106,337 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

body damage

bump stops missing

silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,159 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre box outer skin seperation

n/s body damage

Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,151 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box outer skin seperation

n/s body damage

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,159 miles

Oil leak

cracks in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

rear silencer box in poor condition

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2012 91,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in both front axle rear wishbone bushes

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear silencer box in poor condition

slight end float in both rear wheel bearings

trailer electric socket flap missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

damage on nearside rear lamp

Fail 8 Aug 2011 84,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage on nearside rear lamp

nearside sliding door locating catch faulty

rear seat belt twisted

spare wheel insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,297 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,619 miles

Oil leak

damage to rear step rear doors

wipers worn

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 54,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 44,351 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,351 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 32,116 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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BL03 AFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL03 AFZ, 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 AFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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