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BL03 VVJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,320 mi
Last recorded120,320 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE. WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

rear leaf spring bump stops missing

Fail 25 Oct 2017 120,320 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE. WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

rear leaf spring bump stops missing

Pass 29 Oct 2016 118,232 miles

all wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,494 miles

all wheel arches corroded and all sills corroded

brake rubber worn on edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 115,494 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all wheel arches corroded and all sills corroded

brake rubber worn on edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,817 miles

both sills and all wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,662 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,705 miles

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

brake pedal robber worn

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearsise rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 108,705 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake pedal robber worn

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearsise rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise brake pedel antislip worn.

advise drivers seat belt has slight fluffing on edge.

advise engine oil close to minimum mark.

advise minor damage on windscreen,but not resticting view at present.

advise surface cracking on nearside front tyre .

Fail 21 Oct 2011 106,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise brake pedel antislip worn.

advise drivers seat belt has slight fluffing on edge.

advise engine oil close to minimum mark.

advise minor damage on windscreen,but not resticting view at present.

advise rear brake rate of increase on slightly may require attension soon.

advise surface cracking on nearside front tyre .

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,214 miles

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

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

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

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

advise engine oil level on minimum mark.

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside outer tyre walls

advise nearside front brake hose twisted slightly,but not rubbing on any components.

advise surface cracking on nearside front inner tyre wall.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

advise engine oil level on minimum mark.

advise minor surface cracking on offside and nearside outer tyre walls

advise nearside front brake hose twisted slightly,but not rubbing on any components.

advise surface cracking on nearside front inner tyre wall.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 99,390 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 97,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 94,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 94,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VVJ, 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 VVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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