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BP03 FMZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,314 mi
Last recorded196,314 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 FMZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 196,314 miles

Extensive under body surface corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 196,301 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Extensive under body surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Outer Sill to inner sill corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 178,103 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise corrosen to under side

Fail 11 Jan 2018 177,798 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise corrosen to under side

Pass 3 Jan 2017 168,135 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Body has slight corrosion center sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 168,120 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre cross member corroded through (6.1.B.2)

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

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Body has slight corrosion center sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 152,510 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 152,510 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 130,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 130,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

sump corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 113,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,727 miles

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

windscreen wipers just starting to smear screen althouh req's checking in 2 weeks

Pass 18 Jul 2008 109,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 107,615 miles

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 19 Jul 2006 104,203 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 104,203 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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BP03 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP03 FMZ, 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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BP03 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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