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BP03 VNS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 158,248 miles

Offside Front door corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and prescribed area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced excessive various places can not penetrate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 158,238 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside doorstep corroded

Rear crossmember corroded and holed

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

chassis outriggers and crossmembers corroded

door steps corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 136,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,247 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,248 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 114,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 103,086 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,983 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,354 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,296 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 46,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,756 miles

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 VNS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VNS, 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 VNS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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