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BW03 KNV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,880 mi
Last recorded167,880 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 167,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above axle (2 patches) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheelarch corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 165,312 miles

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

Oil leak ()

unable toom see rear brakes

Fail 24 Oct 2017 165,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassi (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear shackle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear shackle mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

unable too see back brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2016 163,023 miles

ADVISE REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED AND ALL UNDERNEATH

Front DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAK

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal restricting inspection of corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2016 163,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded STEP (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER LEG (6.1.A.1)

ADVISE REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED AND ALL UNDERNEATH

Front DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,744 miles

Advise corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Oct 2015 159,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Oct 2014 154,178 miles

Advise underneath corroded!

Advise underneath has been undersealed!

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 151,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 151,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 139,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 127,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 127,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,141 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 111,646 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,104 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,077 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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BW03 KNV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BW03 KNV, 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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BW03 KNV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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