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BV03 SFZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 113,410 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbon (2.4.G.2)

both sides front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides front inner wing covered with heavily sealant

both sides front tyres inner & outer edge slightly worn

both sides inner sill covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear inner wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

under body surface rust

Fail 21 Jul 2017 109,432 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbon (2.4.G.2)

both sides front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides front inner wing covered with heavily sealant

both sides front tyres inner & outer edge slightly worn

both sides inner sill covered with heavily sealant

both sides rear inner wheel arches covered with heavily sealant

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% requires adjustment or repair

under body surface rust

Pass 19 May 2016 103,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Rear inner wheel arches to floor area corroded

unable t fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied

under body floor corroded

weld repairs are under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 17 May 2016 103,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill body (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Rear inner wheel arches to floor area corroded

unable t fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied

under body floor corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 98,280 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes are greased and difficult to asses

underbody corroded

weld repairs are coverd with sealer and difficult to asses

Fail 7 May 2015 98,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes are greased and difficult to asses

underbody corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 93,450 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased unable asses fully but are corroded where visible

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion underside to body and structure and most components but not considered excessive at time of test

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front suspension arm bushes perished and cracked

Leaf springs slightly splayed and bushes worn

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside rear shockabsorber damp

Oil/fuel leaks advise further inspection

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear lights cracked and damaged slightly

Steering rack damp and nearside gaitor deteriorated slightly

Pass 14 May 2013 88,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front inner wheel arches corroded

near side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

off side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald on both edges of tread

sill backings corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applyed

underbody corroded

weld repair is undersealed and difficult to asses

Fail 10 May 2013 88,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front inner wheel arches corroded

near side front tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread

off side front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread

off side rear tyre is bald on both edges of tread

sill backings corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applyed

underbody corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 82,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Inner brake pads wearing low

Offside front suspension arm rear bush worn and perished

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose corroed and damp with oil

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Some of brake pipes heavily greased unable asses fully

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,890 miles

Oil leak

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

front coil springs are corroded

off side rear tyre has splits in the treads . no plys or cord showing

powersteering pipes are corroded

spare wheel is missing

underside is corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,629 miles

AIM JUST ON 2%LIMIT

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

INJECTOR AREA IS DAMP

LIGHT CORROSION ON THE UNDER SIDE OF VAN AND INSIDE REAR VAN COVERED WITH PLY

N/S/F AND O/S/F COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AT TOP

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Fail 3 Apr 2010 68,628 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

AIM JUST ON 2%LIMIT

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

INJECTOR AREA IS DAMP

LIGHT CORROSION ON THE UNDER SIDE OF VAN AND INSIDE REAR VAN COVERED WITH PLY

N/S/F AND O/S/F COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AT TOP

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

free play at base of handbrake lever

Fail 6 Apr 2009 62,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

brake service

free play at base of handbrake lever

rattle on gearbox on idle

unable to inspect front wheel bearing opperation due to front brakes binding

Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,718 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,543 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 SFZ 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 63.2%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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