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BP03 VAF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

217,121 mi
Last recorded217,121 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 217,121 miles

Offside rear inner screw o/s

n/s/f tyre on limits

n/s/r outer tyre on limits

Fail 8 Aug 2016 217,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear inner screw o/s

n/s/f tyre on limits

n/s/r outer tyre on limits

Pass 29 Jul 2015 206,955 miles

off-side front steel brake pipe - starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2014 197,497 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2013 187,856 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 187,845 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 179,015 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 179,015 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre damaged outer wall

wear n/s steering arm

Pass 5 Aug 2011 168,393 miles

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

front number plate poor

wear n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2011 168,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate poor

wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 158,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 145,913 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no plate soon require replacement

Fail 1 Jul 2009 145,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 136,347 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 136,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 124,391 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 124,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,046 miles

slight cracking to n/s + o/s front lower arm rear rubber bushes.

slight play in n/s + o/s rear anti roll bar bushes.

small crack o/s bottem of windscreen.

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 VAF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 VAF, 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 VAF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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