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BL03 ZRZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,006 mi
Last recorded182,006 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZRZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 182,006 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 182,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 175,559 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 175,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 174,273 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded and damaged

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2014 174,265 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded and damaged

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 170,816 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 167,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel tank straps corroded

NS and OS inner sills corroding

NS and OS outer sills corroding

NSF tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 167,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel tank straps corroded

NS and OS inner sills corroding

NS and OS outer sills corroding

NSF tyre worn outer edge

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

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 161,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 161,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 161,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 154,152 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 133,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 115,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 92,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,999 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 ZRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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