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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion by load sensing valve
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside sills corroded outside of prescribed area
Nearside inner arch corroded
Offside rear service brake just met requirements
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear suspension mount corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion by load sensing valve
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside sills corroded outside of prescribed area
Nearside inner arch corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside rear service brake just met requirements
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear suspension mount corroded
Rear brakes just met requirements
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and Offside lower sills corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front chassis leg corroded on top
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside and Offside lower sills corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front chassis leg corroded on top
Rear brakes just met requirements
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front inner sills corroded not structural
Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lens missing also (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside front inner sills corroded not structural
Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked into drivers sweeped area (3.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Emissions not tested Silencer completely open/very black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Very weak (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under side step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Step under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch to floor badly corroded not connected (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail 2nd Center bearing rubber completely failed due to heat from broken exhaust (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg above axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front wheel bearings have play in
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre soft
Offside seat base damaged
Offside windscreen washers weak
Oil leak engine
Small chip in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter housing cross threaded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front wheel bearings have play in
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside rear tyre soft
Offside seat base damaged
Offside windscreen washers weak
Oil leak engine
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both and cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Small chip in windscreen
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencers (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis near brake load valve mounting (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencers (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis near brake load valve mounting (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
engine oil level low
offside rear wheel bearing not testabe due to brake bind
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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BN03 PPY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PPY, 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 PPY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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