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BT03 ZYM

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

269,785 mi
Last recorded269,785 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 269,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/floors

Fail 27 Dec 2012 269,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/floors/chassis/brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2011 249,380 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 249,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 234,062 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 217,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 217,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 202,334 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 201,859 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Dec 2007 186,337 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 186,107 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 163,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 149,081 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 123,804 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 ZYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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