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BL03 WBD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

239,352 mi
Last recorded239,352 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 239,352 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 239,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL/VALANCE HOLED & CORRODED TO EXCESS (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 228,484 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 228,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 215,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/SN,N/S (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 215,124 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/SN,N/S (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 215,036 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 206,131 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 206,131 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 206,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012
Pass 15 Sep 2011 188,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 178,766 miles

slight black smoke during accellaration

Pass 25 Sep 2009 167,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 167,991 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 162,295 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 162,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 156,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 124,721 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 WBD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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