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BV03 VAD

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,488 mi
Last recorded167,488 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 VAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 167,488 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 167,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 160,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 150,796 miles

corrosion present on chassis to load sensing mounting

corrosion present on chassis various

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on nearside outer sill

corrosion present on offside outer sill

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front inner and outer sills to floor corrosion present

Fail 9 Sep 2015 150,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion present on chassis to load sensing mounting

corrosion present on chassis various

corrosion present on floor various

corrosion present on nearside outer sill

corrosion present on offside outer sill

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front inner and outer sills to floor corrosion present

Pass 3 Jul 2014 135,692 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 117,384 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,716 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,328 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front disc scored.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,328 miles

Offside front disc scored.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,257 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,254 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,739 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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