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DL03 BHP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

186,355 mi
Last recorded186,355 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 BHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 186,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front inner sill slightly corodded

Rear both chassis slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 186,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Both chassis slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 175,714 miles

Both front outer sills slightly damaged & corroded

Front both wings slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear Both side rear floor slightly corroded

Rear both inner wings slightly corroded

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 16 Aug 2016 175,714 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front outer sills slightly damaged & corroded

Front both wings slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear Both side rear floor slightly corroded

Rear both inner wings slightly corroded

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2015 164,562 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread bald inner

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

Offside rear tyre tread low inner

Fail 14 Jul 2015 164,560 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre bald inner

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

Offside rear tyre low inner

Pass 22 May 2014 145,737 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread bald inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 145,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside big mirror missing

Nearside rear tyre tread bald inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 130,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear sill holed

Fail 18 Apr 2013 130,938 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear sill holed

Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 114,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,652 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,632 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,608 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,806 miles

front tyres worn on shoulders

spare wheel could be more secure,(fitted upside down)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 55,806 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on shoulders

spare wheel could be more secure,(fitted upside down)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,843 miles

wiper blades starting to smear,spare wheel requires fitting the correct way up to be fully secure.

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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DL03 BHP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 DL03 BHP, 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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DL03 BHP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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