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FT03 BNL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 115,905 miles

Hydraulic oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 115,895 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X- member rear spring, front shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,250 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 114,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

X- member in front of centre prop shaft mounting

Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear oil contamination on rear shoes

Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,642 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear x- members on body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear oil contamination on rear shoes

Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,434 miles

Tipper body floor holed

Fail 10 Mar 2016 111,423 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tipper body floor holed

Pass 11 Mar 2015 103,353 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,407 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 95,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,206 miles

Both lens on number plate lights dull

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 80,108 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both lens on number plate lights dull

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,900 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,730 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,131 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,599 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 43,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 33,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,449 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 BNL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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