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BV03 MPZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,686 mi
Last recorded155,686 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 155,686 miles

Central exhaust outer casing has corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step has corrosion but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch /cab has corrosion on outer skin but has been repaired from inside the cab

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet hard to open

Fail 12 Jan 2019 155,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides(backbush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust outer casing has corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step has corrosion but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch /cab has corrosion on outer skin but has been repaired from inside the cab

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet hard to open

Pass 16 Jan 2018 149,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S/R - N/S/R inner wheel arch outer skin corroded but has been welded from inside (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all of under body slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion along sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion along sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 149,005 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion O/S/R - N/S/R inner wheel arch outer skin corroded but has been welded from inside (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion all of under body slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion along sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion along sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 140,855 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 136,655 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 131,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 122,743 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2010 119,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 111,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 92,284 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,789 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 74,789 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,726 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 MPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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