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BV03 RGY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,021 miles

Corrosion under vehicle out of prescribed areas.

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 129,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 129,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked with blue chalk (6.6.6)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front inner arch corroded an holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides chassis slightly corroded

both sides sills corroded and holed not in prescribed area

foot brake anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 124,259 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 124,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,101 miles

all chassis corroded

n/s/r wheel slight bind

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

rear brake aplication slightly uneven

Fail 17 Jan 2015 119,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 113,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 105,759 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 105,759 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,063 miles

front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small crack in screen

Fail 12 Sep 2011 102,063 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small crack in screen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 142,379 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 142,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 118,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 117,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

wipers juddering

Pass 15 May 2008 110,668 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 110,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight movement to offside front wheel hub

Pass 18 May 2007 103,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 78,143 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 78,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RGY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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