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BV03 RXN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,743 mi
Last recorded147,743 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 RXN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2025 147,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /footstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

This van has had welding to all areas and heavy undersealing , difficult to assess welding quality

Fail 12 Sep 2024 147,729 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 143,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 143,792 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger mounting and rear end sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring hanger and rear end sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 142,330 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 141,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes under arches (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all repairs covered in sealer and underseal so can not see repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 141,088 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill steep repair not welded properly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch suspention mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch suspention mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch not welded properly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis hole cut out (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all welding covered in sealer can not see repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,089 miles

Nearside Front corrosion under wheel arch outside pre area

Nearside Rear corrosion by bump stop but out side pre area

Offside Rear corrosion by bump stop outside pre area

Fail 19 Jul 2019 140,275 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 140,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/step/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount area /bump stop chassis rail/ sill /wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/step/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop chassis rail/ leaf spring mount front rear/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal multiple locations under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 138,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner sill

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear of spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger front of spring (2.4.A.3)

both front steps corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 138,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 131,630 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 131,509 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear chassis and inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2016 124,644 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 124,644 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 118,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 118,546 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 112,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 106,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 101,033 miles

Oil leak

exhaust box deteriorated

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,358 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,030 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 RXN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RXN, 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 RXN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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