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BW03 XBT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 145,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis condition (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 140,261 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,453 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 134,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion on wheel arches / sills and chassis

cracks in both front axle wish bone rear bushes

rear axle bump stops insecure

silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2014 128,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion on wheel arches / sills and chassis

cracks in both front axle wish bone rear bushes

rear axle bump stops insecure

silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,944 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked but servicable at present

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked servicable at present

Fail 29 Jan 2013 119,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked but servicable at present

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked servicable at present

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,849 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 70,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,503 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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW03 XBT, 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 XBT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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