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BN03 OWU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,267 mi
Last recorded178,267 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 178,267 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting x2 inner and outer sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 161,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 161,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 158,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 158,428 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front cassis to out rigger (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear by compensator (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 156,616 miles

front and rear brake piper heavely undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2015 156,616 miles

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

front and rear brake piper heavely undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2014 148,064 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 141,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 141,037 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012
Fail 20 Jun 2012 133,891 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 125,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre side wall perished 195/70/15C

Nearside rear tyre side wall cut, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,340 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 119,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2009 111,756 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 111,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 101,115 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 101,115 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 84,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,555 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror glass dammage

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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BN03 OWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN03 OWU, 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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BN03 OWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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