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BT03 KCA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

396,102 mi
Last recorded396,102 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 396,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 366,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 366,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 342,110 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 342,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 320,317 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 320,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 293,508 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 293,508 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 268,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

rear hanger corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 268,683 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

rear hanger corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,740 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 57,738 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 2 May 2007 43,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,004 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 KCA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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