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H15 BVH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

239,027 mi
Last recorded239,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 BVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 239,027 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 239,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front lens crazed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 237,879 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 237,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 234,245 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 234,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 229,828 miles

slight play detected at nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Fail 6 Aug 2014 229,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

slight play detected at nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 18 Jul 2013 221,734 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 207,673 miles

rear axle possible bearings noisy when rotated

Fail 25 Jul 2012 207,673 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear axle possible bearings noisy when rotated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 190,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

note near side brake drum slightly worped

note slight noise from near side wheel bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2011 190,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

note near side brake drum slightly worped

note slight noise from near side wheel bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2010 180,945 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 180,930 miles

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear inner tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 162,820 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 162,818 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 145,731 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tear in n/s/f tyre not to cords

Fail 16 Oct 2008 145,727 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

tear in n/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 28 Aug 2007 120,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,968 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H15 BVH 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 H15 BVH, 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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H15 BVH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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