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BV03 MJF

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

277,033 mi
Last recorded277,033 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 277,033 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load 2nd row,outer seat (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak,close to nearside front brake

Pass 28 Jul 2015 249,071 miles

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

Windscreen cracked - Not within drivers view of road

Fail 21 Jul 2015 248,183 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen cracked - Not within drivers view of road

Pass 15 Aug 2014 223,227 miles

N/S/R tyre on limit

Fail 4 Aug 2014 222,585 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre on limit

Pass 13 Aug 2013 197,423 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 197,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 165,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 168,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 153,735 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 153,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 132,249 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

engine damp with oil.

n/s centre door + sill dented.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various chips in screen.

various underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Fail 11 Aug 2010 132,245 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

engine damp with oil.

n/s centre door + sill dented.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

various chips in screen.

various underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Pass 4 Mar 2010 120,611 miles

there is slight play in the steering rack inner knuckle joints

radio equipment on the dash but not within the wiper sweeped area

the brake vacuum pump is damp with oil

the centre row seat belts are slow to recoil

the coolant level is low

the gearbox is damp with oil

the n/s mirror pivot is slightly worn

the n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts are slightly danaged

the o/s/f door inner lock release handle mechanism is worn but works

the o/s/r shock absorber is damp with fluid

there is a small stonechip in the windscreen

there is various under body corrosion but all is strong and not holed

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2010 120,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

radio equipment on the dash but not within the wiper sweeped area

the brake vacuum pump is damp with oil

the centre row seat belts are slow to recoil

the coolant level is low

the gearbox is damp with oil

the n/s mirror pivot is slightly worn

the n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts are slightly danaged

the o/s/r shock absorber is damp with fluid

there is slight play in the steering rack inner knuckle joints

there is various under body corrosion but all is strong and not holed

tyre tread depths (min 1.6mm): n/s/f = 7mm o/s/f = 6mm n/s/r = 4mm o/s/r = 2mm spare = 6mm (the rear sidewalls are slightly worn)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 108,869 miles

both n/s tyre side walls scuffed.

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm & n/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

underbody showing signs of corrosion (Needs wax oyling)!

various light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 108,862 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

both n/s tyre side walls scuffed.

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm & n/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

underbody showing signs of corrosion (Needs wax oyling)!

various light scratches & small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,106 miles

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

starter motor noisey.

underbody dry/corroded.

various small stone chips & light scratches in windscreen.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 92,104 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust emissions close to legal limit!

fuel flap taped closed.

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

starter motor noisey.

underbody dry/corroded.

various small stone chips & light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,624 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

n/s body damage (accident)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,506 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 72,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,157 miles

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

n/s accident damage

nail o/s/r tyre

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 MJF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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