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BN03 VXD

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,347 mi
Last recorded175,347 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 175,347 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Chassi rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Chassi rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 175,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Chassi rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Chassi rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 175,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis at brake compensator valve (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake pipe under the chassis (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake pipe under the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 164,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 163,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 163,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 157,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 146,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 146,053 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 134,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 117,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 111,125 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 102,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2007 92,066 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,988 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 79,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VXD is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXD, 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 VXD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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