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BL03 ECA

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,449 mi
Last recorded221,449 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ECA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 221,449 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear l/h (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear r/h (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 221,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to rear shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear l/h (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear r/h (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to rear shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 215,603 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 215,630 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 211,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 205,162 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 205,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 192,323 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 192,319 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 183,747 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 173,509 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 164,338 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 157,198 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,977 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 132,128 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,847 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding condition poor(just acceptable)

o/s/f seat belt retracting slowly(just accepeptable)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 115,833 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding condition poor(just acceptable)

o/s/f seat belt retracting slowly(just accepeptable)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 99,118 miles

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush bonding condition poor

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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BL03 ECA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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