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EG03 BMU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,168 mi
Last recorded171,168 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 BMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 171,168 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 170,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 147,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to 2mm on inner shoulder

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 118,499 miles

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

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

both front and rear registration plates deteriorated/beginning to delaminate.Advise replacement very soon

front brake discs and pads deteriorated close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2011 107,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 97,194 miles

Oil leak

front reg. plate deteriorated close to limit

windscreen beginning to crack at top edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,144 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,758 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jul 2006 29,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre defective

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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EG03 BMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG03 BMU, 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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What year was EG03 BMU registered?

EG03 BMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is EG03 BMU safe to buy?

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