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BV03 RJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

307,802 mi
Last recorded307,802 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 307,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 283,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 261,097 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 240,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine oil ()

both prop shaft surport rubber bushs worn

exhaust silancer outer skin rusted but not blowing

Fail 13 Feb 2017 240,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine oil ()

both prop shaft surport rubber bushs worn

exhaust silancer outer skin rusted but not blowing

Pass 24 Feb 2016 222,861 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre worn on inside and outside

n/s rear outer tyre worn on inside and outside

o/s rear inner tyre worn on inside

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 211,682 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor cond

nearside rear shock and offside rear shock damp

Fail 24 Feb 2015 211,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust back box in poor cond

nearside rear shock and offside rear shock damp

Pass 16 Jan 2014 206,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 180,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 164,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 149,746 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCES WORN !!!

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 98,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,853 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 RJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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