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BV03 URR

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

114,308 mi
Last recorded114,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 URR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

both rear inner body/sill corners rotted but not considered structural

Fail 21 Oct 2024 114,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

both rear inner body/sill corners rotted but not considered structural

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,818 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill rotted but not considered structural or load bearing

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not considered structural or load bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2023 112,797 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill rotted but not considered structural or load bearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and also has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not considered structural or load bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has some damage and tread has cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner and outer sills rotted but not considered structural members

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rotted above axle but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear corners rotted but not considered structural members

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not considered structural members

Fail 30 Nov 2022 111,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has some damage and tread has cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner and outer sills rotted but not considered structural members

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rotted above axle but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear corners rotted but not considered structural members

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not considered structural members

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear chassis rails above axle rotted but just out side of suspension mounting prescribed area

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

Fail 1 Dec 2021 109,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear chassis rails above axle rotted but just out side of suspension mounting prescribed area

both rear inner and outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2020 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing rotted but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear inner and outer sills rotted but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both chassis rails above rear axle rotted but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 104,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,652 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 100,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,299 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,334 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 91,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,697 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH

Fail 26 Nov 2014 83,697 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,639 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 76,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,004 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 66,004 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,312 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,632 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 52,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,535 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,535 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 30,215 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 URR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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