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FT03 BUA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,107 mi
Last recorded138,107 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 153,840 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 153,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 142,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 130,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,364 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,559 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,559 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,097 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,195 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 96,195 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,096 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 79,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,274 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,365 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,984 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 BUA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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