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BV03 LRL

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,066 mi
Last recorded50,066 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sills have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,104 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,205 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,791 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 17,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,701 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 7,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise parking brake warning light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,888 miles

advise parking brake warning light not working

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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BV03 LRL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV03 LRL, 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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BV03 LRL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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