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BT03 KBY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,946 mi
Last recorded213,946 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 213,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear drum brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 213,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion innersill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner arch /floor (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion innersill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion suspension mounting (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner arch/floor (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner valance (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear drum brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 207,654 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2016 207,632 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front step section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 203,389 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 203,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 191,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

gearbox lower stabiliser worn

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2014 191,431 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

chip in screen

gearbox lower stabiliser worn

low coolant

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 186,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 186,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 167,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 167,816 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 148,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 147,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 129,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 128,993 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,064 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,724 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 86,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 66,694 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 KBY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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