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BL03 DWP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,990 mi
Last recorded176,990 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 176,990 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 173,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 169,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear reverse lense broken

Pass 10 Oct 2014 161,551 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Exhaust centre box outer skin deteriated

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside and nearside inner sills holed and corroded

Offside rear wheel arch/outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 154,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear light lenses damaged

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroding not excesssive

nearside outer sill corroding not excessive

offside inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2013 154,649 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear light lenses damaged

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroding not excesssive

nearside outer sill corroding not excessive

offside inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2012 150,065 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 150,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,709 miles

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

front wiper plades poor

near side sill corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 140,140 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 140,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 105,991 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,251 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 55,291 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 55,236 miles

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

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

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 DWP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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