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BV03 RNA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 150,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch by air box outlet corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 150,009 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear loading door 1 of 2 does not open

Offside Front Inner wheel arch by air box outlet corroded

Offside Front door step corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 147,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 144,705 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 144,705 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up to high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength w/ arch too floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floo too w/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 141,395 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 141,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,427 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 136,075 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 136,075 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,863 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 132,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven 41% on rbt (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly 41% on rbt (3.7.B.4)

both nsr and osr brake pipes across axle slightly corroded

multiple welding repairs/body repairs

Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,890 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 129,890 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 126,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 126,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 124,068 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 122,571 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 120,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 120,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,571 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 96,046 miles

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

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

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 30 Jun 2008 72,587 miles

n/s front suspention arm bush starting to degrade

soiled underside

Fail 27 Jun 2008 72,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fanbelt sqreaching

n/s front suspention arm bush starting to degrade

soiled underside

Fail 12 Jun 2007 68,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,796 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,199 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

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 RNA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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