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BP03 WTU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,344 mi
Last recorded148,344 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 WTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 148,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 138,246 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 132,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 132,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 122,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 115,504 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 115,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,788 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 105,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 88,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 75,422 miles

fan belt noisy

near side front sill damaged pad17

no spare wheel

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 18 Jul 2007 146,875 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 146,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slightly worn

front pads are worn slightly

slight play nearside rack joint

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 17 Jul 2006 103,591 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 103,591 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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 WTU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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