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BV03 RYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,098 mi
Last recorded198,098 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 198,098 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 198,092 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 195,033 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 195,033 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2017 194,381 miles

CORROSION TO VEHICLE, STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY SOUND AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 May 2016 192,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

light corrosion to various areas

Pass 20 May 2015 191,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r bump stop poor condition

o/s/r + n/s/r shocks damp

Fail 19 May 2015 191,125 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r bump stop poor condition

o/s/r + n/s/r shocks damp

Pass 13 May 2014 189,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r brake backplate damp

n/s/r bump stop poor condition

Pass 7 May 2013 185,529 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 May 2013 185,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 May 2012 180,624 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 159,280 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 159,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 126,375 miles

pro/shaft rear center bearing rubber starting to spilt

Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,267 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,242 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush splitting ...

o/s mirror glass cracked...

o/s/f wishbone bush splitting/weak.....

wipers weak.......

Pass 23 Oct 2007 112,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,167 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 RYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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