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BV03 SHX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

86,215 mi
Last recorded86,215 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,215 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 86,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 85,228 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2016 85,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working neither working (1.2.1b)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,016 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,587 miles

surface corrosion starting to appear on outer and inner sills and chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,489 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 79,489 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,282 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 72,282 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak on steering rack

steering rack has slight play in n/s front inner ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,167 miles

slight leak on steering rack

steering rack has slight play in n/s front inner ball joint

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,260 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 59,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,279 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 54,261 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 48,815 miles

Front number plate deteriating

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 48,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate deteriating

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,566 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 54,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 33,642 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SHX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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