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BV03 RUW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,868 mi
Last recorded169,868 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 169,868 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

engine oil leaks

off side rear tyre low on tread

Fail 10 Sep 2010 169,868 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

engine oil leaks

off side rear tyre low on tread

Pass 19 May 2009 163,918 miles

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

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

minor damage to rear bumper

Pass 8 May 2008 153,030 miles

8mm stone chip A zone of windscreen

o/s/r wheelbearing slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2007 125,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 95,419 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 RUW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RUW, 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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What year was BV03 RUW registered?

BV03 RUW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is BV03 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 RUW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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