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BV03 RDZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,221 mi
Last recorded214,221 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 214,221 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 214,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 210,009 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 193,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 166,569 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 141,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2008 141,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,611 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake lever high

n/s rear light broken but not showing white light

number plates delaminated

o/s rear light cracked

prop has play in rear joint

Pass 17 Mar 2006 88,333 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear refector cracked

n/s sill damaged

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2006 88,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear reflector cracked

n/s sill damaged

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

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 RDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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