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FT03 BLV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,597 mi
Last recorded160,597 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2019 160,597 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner side of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 160,528 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOORSTEP SILL AND UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced DOORSTEP SILL AND UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front inner wing rusted through - not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2018 152,151 miles

both outer sills and doorstep closing sill rusted through - not within prescribed area

offside front chassis rusted through - not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2018 152,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills and doorstep closing sill rusted through - not within prescribed area

offside front chassis rusted through - not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,627 miles

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

offside chassis rail and nearside doorstep sill rusted through - non prescribed areas

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2017 142,627 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in nearside rear outer tyre

offside chassis rail and nearside doorstep sill rusted through - non prescribed areas

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,385 miles

nearside doorstep sill underside rusted through - non prescribed area

play in both rear anti-roll bar links

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 94,434 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,281 miles

n/s/f/disc coroded on inner face

o/s/f/disc coroded on inner face

Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,079 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

n/s/f/disc coroded on inner face

o/s/f/disc coroded on inner face

n/s/f/tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,064 miles

front brakes slightly worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 17 Sep 2010 72,064 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

offside rear inner tyre deflated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,951 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked and smoke emissions were at limit of pass criteria

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 48,046 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,144 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 29,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,394 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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FT03 BLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BLV, 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 BLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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