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BV03 UYR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,609 mi
Last recorded145,609 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 145,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2024 145,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 138,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 134,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s& o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 134,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s& o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 131,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,214 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 128,134 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foreward inner wheel arch around existing patch - marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use side step corroded away underneath and step flexing - marked in yellow chalk (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 124,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside side door entrance step corroded on underside

park brake only just met limit of 16%

Fail 17 May 2019 124,352 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area above rear axle and inner wheel arche (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside side door entrance step corroded on underside

park brake only just met limit of 16%

Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 114,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arche area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill, behind rear axle (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2016 107,885 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area above rear axle (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,240 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 UYR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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