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BT03 KBF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,523 mi
Last recorded191,523 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 191,523 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting centre seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both wheel arch corroded

Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 191,233 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

both side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2017 191,233 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

both side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 188,313 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 188,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 183,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 173,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,603 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 165,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 148,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 124,276 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 102,283 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 80,403 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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BT03 KBF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT03 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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