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FT03 BJZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

92,559 mi
Last recorded92,559 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 92,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area has corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body and components//all painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various under body repairs// painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 92,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area has corrosion (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body and components//all painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various under body repairs// painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door outer case missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all over under body corrosion and repairs covered in under body sealant

fuel tank strap corroded

inner door step corrosion and hold

park brake just met requirements little reserve travel

Fail 1 Feb 2021 92,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door outer case missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all over under body corrosion and repairs covered in under body sealant

fuel tank strap corroded

inner door step corrosion and hold

park brake just met requirements little reserve travel

Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,057 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Middle cross member where the hand brake cable bracket is located (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Sill/ step corroded

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 92,057 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Sill/ step corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,176 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,220 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 83,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension leg mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension leg mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 81,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,616 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion rear sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion rear sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,678 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside font inner wings are corroding by engine mount cross member

offside front step is corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,419 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

floor and sides of tipper buck are rusted and holed

Fail 1 Oct 2013 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

floor and sides of tipper buck are rusted and holed

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,083 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside buck dropside insecure.

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

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

Offside buck dropside insecure.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,063 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside buck dropside insecure.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside buck dropside insecure.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front roof marker light not working

nearside rear fog light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2011 52,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front roof marker light not working

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroding

nearside rear fog light not working

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,446 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroding

nearside rear fog light not working

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

deep cuts in offside rear tyre outer sidewall within requirements

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear outter tyre has cuts in sidewall which are not down to the cords

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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FT03 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FT03 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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FT03 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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