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DG03 BZX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

243,726 mi
Last recorded243,726 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 BZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 243,726 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 243,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 232,751 miles

exhaust centre box out caseing corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 232,751 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

exhaust centre box out caseing corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 225,122 miles

front brake imbalance.

high handbrake lever.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s inner sill corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear closing panel corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 225,113 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance.

high handbrake lever.

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

n/s inner sill corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear closing panel corroded.

power steering pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 216,671 miles

both front tyres have low tread.

front brake imbalance.

general exhaust corrosion.

inner sills corroded.

n/s mid sill corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 216,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres have low tread.

front brake imbalance.

general exhaust corrosion.

inner sills corroded.

n/s mid sill corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 208,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 180,243 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 180,243 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 143,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 143,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 111,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 69,642 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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DG03 BZX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG03 BZX, 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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DG03 BZX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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