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BV03 SDX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,565 mi
Last recorded137,565 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 137,565 miles

Nearside Centre window taped in

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside centre window taped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2015 137,565 miles

Nearside Centre window taped in

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside centre window taped

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2014 172,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 139,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 139,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear chassis rails & cross members slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front discs pitted

rear chassis rails & cross members slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,260 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 100,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,534 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 58,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

breather pipe top right of r/cover loose

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 76,624 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/rear tyre on 2mm and worn inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,502 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 75,502 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 SDX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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