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BV03 RPZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,404 mi
Last recorded172,404 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 172,404 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 172,404 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 161,300 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 161,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,266 miles

n/s mirror cover missing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 151,266 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 141,305 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 141,223 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,513 miles

front brake discs low

front tyres wearing uneven

rear brake pipes surface rust

Fail 30 Jul 2011 126,513 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs low

front tyres wearing uneven

rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,249 miles

both front brake discs pitting on inner edeg

chip in windscreen o/s lower

long travel at hand brake

o/s/r axle brake pipe surfaces rust

Fail 17 Jul 2010 114,249 miles

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

both front brake discs pitting on inner edeg

chip in windscreen o/s lower

long travel at hand brake

o/s/r axle brake pipe surfaces rust

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,811 miles

hand brake performance low

slight end float rear axle /noise

slight marks in n/s/f seat belt

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in n/s/r spring hanger bush

Fail 18 Jul 2009 84,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

hand brake performance low

slight end float rear axle /noise

slight marks in n/s/f seat belt

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in n/s/r spring hanger bush

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,729 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 33,672 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 RPZ 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 58.8%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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