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BP03 VBG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,288 mi
Last recorded137,288 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 137,288 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 137,288 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch To Outer Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded ( Outer Skins )

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Inner Wheel Arch Area Heavy Surface Corrosion

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Inner Wheel Arch Area Heavy Surface Corrosion

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 137,094 miles

Oil leak oil leak to engine ()

corrosion to inner wheel arches to bumper supports

light corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Fail 2 May 2018 137,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Oil leak oil leak to engine ()

corrosion to inner wheel arches to bumper supports

light corrosion to chassis and inner sills

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,856 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 136,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 130,208 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

evidence of nearside hand brake cabvle fouling tyre but not at time of test

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

parking brake performance requires adjustement soon ( 16% )

Fail 6 Jul 2015 130,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

evidence of nearside hand brake cabvle fouling tyre but not at time of test

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 121,459 miles

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside rear fog light lense has slight damage

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 21 Jul 2014 121,241 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside rear fog light lense slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 111,104 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both wipers slighty smearing screen

centre box and back box outer casings corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

glow plug light on

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,792 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear brakes binding slighty

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

front number plate requires attention soon

slight seapage of diesel around tank no signs of leaks during test

Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

front number plate requires attention soon

slight seapage of diesel around tank no signs of leaks during test

Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

emmisions close to limit

Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

emmisions close to limit

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/side marker lights inoprative.rear axle diff noisy.

smoke emmisions close to limit

Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear axle has noisy diff.o/side front and rear marker lights inoprative

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,441 miles

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

o/s/f top o/s/r top marker lamps inop and o/s/r side marker lamp inop lens missing

Fail 25 Jul 2008 58,441 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f top o/s/r top marker lamps inop and o/s/r side marker lamp inop lens missing

Pass 31 Jul 2007 51,418 miles

o/s/f top cab marker lamp inop

o/s/r outer tyre and spare tyre very low inflation

o/s/r side marker lamp inop lens missing

o/s/r top marker lamp inop

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,258 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 43,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 VBG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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