MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,951 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
power steering fluid low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid hub behind drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hole in sill under step
Rear rear brake effort low
corrosion to sills n/s and o/s
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wiper worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front hole in sill by step
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking back plate (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking back plate (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wiper worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front hole in sill by step
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake effort low
corrosion to sills n/s and o/s
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Fluid leak from rear drums
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75R16 C (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pedal rubber worn.
Fluid leak from rear drums
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rust on chassis +inner wings +floors +under body rust
rust on steering pipes
steering rack worn n/s
temporary repair on number plate light cover
wishbone bushes cracking
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rust on chassis +inner wings +floors +under body rust
rust on steering pipes
steering rack worn n/s
wishbone bushes cracking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine breather pipe off
gearbox oil leak
n/s/r brake drum back plate damp
slight play in steering rack track arms
smell of fumes in cab
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
gearbox oil leak
n/s/r brake drum back plate damp
engine breather pipe off
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
slight play in steering rack track arms
smell of fumes in cab
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pads low
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
damage to o/s/f subframe
o/s/f wheelbearing
play in steering rack
rust on chassis +sills +crossmembers +under body
rust on front & rear brake pipes
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
damage to o/s/f subframe
o/s/f wheelbearing
play in steering rack
rust on chassis +sills +crossmembers +under body
rust on front & rear brake pipes
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
slight play nearside steering rack
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
slight play nearside steering rack
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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BT03 BVB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 BT03 BVB, 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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BT03 BVB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.
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