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BL03 ZPJ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,777 mi
Last recorded110,777 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 110,777 miles

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

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

body filler repairs to both arches and both sills

both front inner sills/steps heavily corroded and holed - outside of prescribed areas

both front inner wheel arches heavily holed and corroded - outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to both inner sills that is outside of prescribed areas

Fail 20 Aug 2015 110,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner 1/4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill multiple places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

body filler repairs to both arches and both sills

both front inner sills/steps heavily corroded and holed - outside of prescribed areas

both front inner wheel arches heavily holed and corroded - outside of prescribed areas

corrosion to both inner sills that is outside of prescribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,010 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,477 miles

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

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

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

general under chassis surface corrosion and repairs

slight unevan rear brake application

Fail 15 Aug 2013 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general under chassis surface corrosion and repairs

slight unevan rear brake application

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,482 miles

Both front seatbelts slight damage.

General underbody corrosion sills,floors,chassis sections,rear inner and outer arches etc.

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

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

Only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,451 miles

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

Both front seatbelts slight damage.

General underbody corrosion sills,floors,chassis sections,rear inner and outer arches etc.

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

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

Only 2 rear seats fitted at time of test.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,642 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,559 miles

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

center exhaust in poor condition

nearside inner sill corroded - not in prescribed area

slight corrosion to both inner sill's

slight corrosion to both outer wheel archs

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,726 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,759 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,513 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,516 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,288 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 ZPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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