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BT03 ZTN

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZTN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,768 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 127,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,425 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

engine has a serious water leak on front hose

Fail 14 Jan 2016 119,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage insecure and in dangerous condion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective twisted and not retracting (5.2.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened seriously weak (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle incorrect size (4.1.A.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

engine has a serious water leak on front hose

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 110,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 109,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Exhaust centre silencer outer case deteriated and fouling heat shield

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Axle Bump Stops insecure

Wipers Worn But still clearing screen

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front pads visually very low

rear silencer outer skin detererated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,445 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front pads visually very low

rear silencer outer skin detererated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,941 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,860 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,856 miles

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

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

grease round near side front c v gaiter no apparant signs of split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,014 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 47,014 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2008 38,411 miles

brake pedal antislip slight wear

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 29 May 2007 30,770 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s mirror slight damage

Pass 19 May 2006 22,635 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 ZTN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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