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BV03 RFY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 180,846 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 180,816 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 180,751 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear axle not checked

slight movement in n/s steering arm

Pass 4 Aug 2014 154,875 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 154,875 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 143,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 143,485 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 131,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust pipe/box rusting...

Front number plate damaged...but still can be read...

Near side mirror glass damaged...

Off side front tyre worn uneven to tyre tread...

Off side mirror unit slight damage...

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 131,456 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust pipe/box rusting...

Front number plate damaged...but still can be read...

Near side mirror glass damaged...

Off side front tyre worn uneven to tyre tread...

Off side mirror unit slight damage...

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,806 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 120,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 110,368 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,035 miles

movement in n/s steering rack trackbar end bush

wiperblades starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,827 miles

front n/plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,082 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 RFY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RFY, 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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What year was BV03 RFY registered?

BV03 RFY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BV03 RFY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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