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BN03 ZSY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,293 mi
Last recorded147,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 147,293 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 147,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 139,386 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED FRONT TO REAR ALONG THE EXTENT OF THE VAN ON OVER THE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security DOOR STEP HAS WELDING AND HEAVY UNDER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILLS HAVE HEAVY WELDING AND UNDER SEAL FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR CHASSIS S HAS WELDING AND HEAVY UNDER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security DOOR STEP HAVE WELDING AND HEAVY UNDER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILLS HAVE HEAVY WELDING AND UNDER SEAL FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR CHASSISS HAS WELDING AND HEAVY UNDER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,274 miles

vehicle has been extensively welded and undersealed

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,672 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside step (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside not fully inspected due to underseal (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all welding reapairs on inner sills and rear can not be full inspected as covered in under seal.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 137,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing all transits are fitted with a front anti-roll bar as standard (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion nearside step (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside not fully inspected due to underseal (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all welding reapairs on inner sills and rear can not be full inspected as covered in under seal.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 127,628 miles

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

all over under body corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2015 127,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all over under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2014 123,984 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

corrosion to offside sill/floor

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 100,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 100,285 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 92,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 87,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 58,312 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 ZSY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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