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BV03 MMA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,510 mi
Last recorded156,510 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 MMA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 156,510 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 156,509 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,773 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2013 128,618 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 118,316 miles

Alternator belt splitted / damahed

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

both front tyres low inner side edge tread depth

brake pedal pad worn

clutch pedal pad missing

drivers side underside body member crushed / damaged

front bonnet release barrel damaged

nearside rear underside body member corroded / rusty / holed

Pass 5 Jun 2012 118,316 miles

Alternator belt splitted / damahed

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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

both front tyres low inner side edge tread depth

brake pedal pad worn

clutch pedal pad missing

drivers side underside body member crushed / damaged

front bonnet release barrel damaged

nearside rear underside body member corroded / rusty / holed

Pass 3 Jun 2011 111,249 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 89,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,821 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,332 miles

Wipers smeering slightly

Brake pedal rubber worn through

Fail 11 Oct 2007 71,332 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn through

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wipers smeering slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,014 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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BV03 MMA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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