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BL03 VLZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,685 mi
Last recorded185,685 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 185,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 179,171 miles

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

all areas pre welded heavily undersealed

slight play in o/s steering rack end

underside very rusty but withstands corrosion assesment tool

Fail 4 Mar 2016 179,508 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis side of load sensing valve (3.3.A.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both forward of load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member bumper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

General Corrosion

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

240v mains socket cable unsafely secured

Pass 28 Mar 2015 174,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 168,261 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 168,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 144,682 miles

small play osf bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 133,958 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 123,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 123,132 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 108,497 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 108,497 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,959 miles

DISCS BELOW MANUFACT RECOMMENDED LIMITS AND PADS LOW

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,308 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 VLZ 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 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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