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BSZ 4461

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,730 mi
Last recorded135,730 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 4461
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body area and sill backings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes are under sealed and difficult to inspect

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 135,729 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body to spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to under body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body area and sill backings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes are under sealed and difficult to inspect

centre exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2018 132,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust corroded

sill backings corroded but not within prescribed areas

weld repairs are under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 20 Mar 2018 132,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body area to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust corroded

sill backings corroded but not within prescribed areas

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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BSZ 4461 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BSZ 4461, 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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What year was BSZ 4461 registered?

BSZ 4461 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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