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FT03 BSZ

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,266 mi
Last recorded150,266 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 BSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 150,266 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 150,266 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 142,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 134,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 125,044 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 124,885 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,658 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 113,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 105,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 105,445 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,023 miles

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

nearside mirror

Fail 9 Mar 2010 95,003 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,979 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 74,979 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,819 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 BSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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