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BN03 PMX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,288 mi
Last recorded142,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 142,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 141,388 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides by the coil spring mount area on the inner wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by the shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides by the front mount on the inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides by the leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides by the shocker mount area on the inner wheel arche (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by the spare wheel mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody general corrossion

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing showing signs of corrosion but no sharp edges

Fail 1 Nov 2018 130,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing showing signs of corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,768 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger by rear of front spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by front mounting of rear spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill getting weak (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear tyres and offside front tyre perished

slight wiper marks on window screen

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,148 miles

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

Offside Rear outer outer corroded

engine light on

rear crossmember corroded not within perscribed area

spare wheel bracing carrier corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2016 115,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer arch corroded

engine light on

rear crossmember corroded not within percribed area

spare wheel brace corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,050 miles

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

all under body corroded

n/s/r tyre perrished

rear crossmember corroded

spare wheel support corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2015 113,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all under body corroded

n/s/r tyre perrished

rear crossmember corroded

spare wheel support corroded

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2014 109,514 miles

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

all under body getting weak

rear crossmember corroded not within perscribed area

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 109,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear crossmember corroded not within perscribed area

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust weak

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2013 107,259 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust weak

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions not detected

exhaust getting weak

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front discs rusting and pitted

marks in wind screen

o/side rear brake sight sticking

underside rusting

Fail 6 Aug 2011 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front discs rusting and pitted

marks in wind screen

underside rusting

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,442 miles

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

marks in windscreen

n/side sill rusting

rear body x member and legs rusting

Fail 23 Aug 2010 94,442 miles

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

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

marks in windscreen

n/side sill rusting

rear body x member and legs rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2009 86,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,885 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,688 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 79,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 79,682 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front tyres worn down to approximately 2mm tread depth

Nearside mirror damaged affecting only wide-angle mirror lens

Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,433 miles

Power steering return hose to reservoir not fully secured ;- rubs slightly on vehicle horn.

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 PMX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BN03 PMX, 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 PMX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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