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BV03 RWJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

241,290 mi
Last recorded241,290 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 241,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 236,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint outer (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint outer (2.5.A.1c)

various parts of vehicle has surface rust and old welded repairs

Pass 7 Oct 2016 229,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings \ wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 229,040 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n\s front inner wing 2xrear axle and full length (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings \ wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 228,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 228,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 214,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 199,948 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 199,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 189,167 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 189,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 181,871 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 181,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 169,995 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 165,280 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 149,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 149,209 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 126,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 100,264 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 100,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RWJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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