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BV03 RXT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,922 mi
Last recorded169,922 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2023 169,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ROTOR BROKEN (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (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))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 167,301 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 167,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 164,872 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 164,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2017 161,876 miles

All brake pipes covered in oil/grease at time of test

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

Fail 2 May 2017 161,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

All brake pipes covered in oil/grease at time of test

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 155,786 miles

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

general under body corrsion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 148,672 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 139,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 139,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 131,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 122,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 115,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,060 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,481 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split.

slight oil leak at brake vacuum pump area.

slight play rear prop shaft universal joint.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,021 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 70,021 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RXT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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