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BP03 UUW

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,606 mi
Last recorded252,606 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UUW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 252,606 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 252,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 247,333 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 247,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 243,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 243,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 236,796 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust centre silencer corroded+ slight leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 236,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust centre silencer corroded+ slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 220,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 207,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 186,428 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 186,426 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 166,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 155,986 miles

offside rear tyre tread on limit

Pass 26 Mar 2008 144,908 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 117,439 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 77,604 miles

Front 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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BP03 UUW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP03 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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