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DL03 BJZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,996 mi
Last recorded175,996 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 175,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 174,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 163,484 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slightly fraid

Pass 1 Mar 2016 160,101 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror taped up view to rear all ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy . no play or movement.

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 160,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wing mirror taped up view to rear all ok.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy . no play or movement.

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 151,771 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 151,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant close to minimum

Pass 3 Feb 2014 139,999 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers door hard to open but does.

n/s/f wing mirror outer casing damaged mirror glass is all good.

underside of vehicle has surface rust to body and chassis

Fail 31 Jan 2014 139,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drivers door hard to open but does.

n/s/f wing mirror outer casing damaged mirror glass is all good.

underside of vehicle has surface rust to body and chassis

Pass 4 Jan 2013 138,853 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all steel brake pipes heavily greased

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 138,853 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all steel brake pipes heavily greased

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 123,699 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 123,917 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 116,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 116,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,678 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 74,367 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,801 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 54,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 DL03 BJZ, 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 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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