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BV03 RZA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,782 mi
Last recorded174,782 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 174,782 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill has multiple rust patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front power steering rack is damp with oil but no leaks found

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill has multiple rust patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear differential leaking slightly

damp under fuel tank but no leaks found

Pass 18 May 2019 168,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 157,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear slightly grabing

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 24 Jan 2018 157,648 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear slightly grabing

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 155,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,709 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 148,022 miles

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

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

both rear wheel slight binding.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 148,022 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

both rear wheel slight binding.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 145,112 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle has a light misting of oil

Pass 13 Sep 2012 142,676 miles

Rear axle has a light misting of oil

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 134,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 132,238 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Left hand mirror larger of two mirror glasses broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 132,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Left hand mirror larger of two mirror glasses broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,035 miles

front number plate fading

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RZA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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