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BV03 SHJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,296 mi
Last recorded138,296 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 138,296 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,749 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 130,226 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section behind cab plus cab back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step,(Holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper chassis rail corroded, side of engine. not considered excessive

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Sill / Step corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 100,280 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp loose to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 60kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting, inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 52kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper chassis rail corroded, side of engine. not considered excessive

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Sill / Step corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,823 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,801 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded box section rear of cab (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion general under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,548 miles

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

exhaust system outer skin corroded

oil leaks

slight corrosion of front arches sills chassis

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,857 miles

1.slight corrosion of n/s front outer arch 2.exhaust system outer skin corroded 3.engines sump corroded and oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2015 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.slight corrosion of n/s front outer arch 2.exhaust system outer skin corroded 3.engines sump corroded and oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 67,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,375 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,375 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,421 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 29,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,839 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 SHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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