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BV03 LUB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

208,046 mi
Last recorded208,046 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LUB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 208,046 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear brakes have slight bind

chassis rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2020 208,046 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear brakes have slight bind

chassis rusty

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 199,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis rusty in places

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2019 199,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis rusty in places

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2018 190,359 miles

both sills slightly corrroded

chassis slightly corroded in places

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 181,837 miles

Nearside rear of wishbone , bush slightly worn

exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 181,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear of wishbone , bush slightly worn

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 172,825 miles

exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2016 172,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust rusty

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 163,888 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

variouse brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 163,888 miles

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

variouse brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 154,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 154,905 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 146,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 146,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 136,525 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2011 127,832 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 127,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,017 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 120,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 111,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 91,310 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,667 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 68,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 LUB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV03 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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