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BP03 UWW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,643 mi
Last recorded169,643 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 169,643 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on lower n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 169,603 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Upper Position lamp not working o/s and n/s roof (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outline marker lamp missing central (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working rear and centre (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing rear (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working none (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower securing bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on lower n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 160,204 miles

Cracks around o/s/f tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)

No side marker working on o/s

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak From engine and rear diff ()

Slight play in rear axle n/s half shaft

Fail 1 Aug 2017 160,200 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also deep crack around tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also deflated (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush O/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Cracks around o/s/f tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)

No side marker working on o/s

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush slightly deteriorate (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak From engine and rear diff ()

Slight play in rear axle n/s half shaft

Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,592 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 142,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s centre side reflector not working and lens missing

o/s and n/s inner rear tyres under inflated

o/s front and rear side reflector lamp not working

Fail 10 Aug 2015 142,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s centre side reflector not working and lens missing

o/s and n/s inner rear tyres under inflated

o/s front and rear side reflector lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2014 134,248 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 126,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 126,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,063 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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 5 Aug 2011 97,340 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,176 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Additional braking device leaking oil (3.6.I.6) DANGEROUS

chassis has lots of surface rust spread around all load areas

engine sump oil leak

nearside A post interior trim insecure

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge /on legal width limit

nearside rear tyre seriously underinflated

offside front door mirrir cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2006 108,529 miles

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

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

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 UWW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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