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BN03 RJY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

231,065 mi
Last recorded231,065 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 231,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH SPLIT AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 223,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

brake load valve stiff

brake pedal rubber smooth

Fail 28 Sep 2019 222,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears cut to cords 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

**VEHICLE IS BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR**

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both out board seat belts fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm of tread 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm of tread 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

all leaf spring mounting areas heavy surface corrosion

all tyres wearing unevenly

antifreeze below minimum

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

complete under body of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

engine knocking loudly

fuel pump damp

horn poor

Pass 12 Oct 2018 213,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock weak

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

unable to test underbonnet items

Fail 1 Oct 2018 213,529 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock weak

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

unable to test underbonnet items

Fail 17 Sep 2018 213,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 199,036 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

PAS pipes to rack surface corrosion

PAS reservoir insecure

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fluid level on minimum

brake pedal rubber split

complete chassis has heavy surface corrosion

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

wipers poor

Fail 4 Aug 2017 199,036 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x1 (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of chassis BLSV location (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

PAS pipes to rack surface corrosion

PAS reservoir insecure

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake fluid level on minimum

brake pedal rubber split

complete chassis has heavy surface corrosion

engine noisy

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

wipers poor

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 190,525 miles

Centre exh slightly deteriorated.

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 190,525 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre exh slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 181,180 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake load valve support area (chassis rail) corroded

centre section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 171,568 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 171,567 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 161,020 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 161,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 150,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 143,645 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 143,645 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 135,332 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 135,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 125,329 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2007
Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,492 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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BN03 RJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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