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BV03 RSU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,401 mi
Last recorded152,401 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 152,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 147,668 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

osf tyre worn on inner treads

large cuts in nsr tyre inner sidewall and sidewall repaired

nsr tyre has inner sidewall repair

Fail 8 Sep 2014 147,641 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

osf tyre worn on inner treads

rear door handle missing

clutch mastercylinder leaking on to cabin floor

large cuts in nsr tyre inner sidewall and sidewall repaired

nsr tyre has inner sidewall repair

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service Light ON

Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service Light ON

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,997 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust poor condition

general under body corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2012 115,997 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust poor condition

general under body corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,198 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 92,394 miles

front plate marked

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,732 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,732 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,826 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 RSU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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