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HF03 BFZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,652 mi
Last recorded150,652 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,652 miles

both ns and os inner sills rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust nsf door sill

Fail 1 Jun 2018 149,418 miles

All direction indicators not working indicators coursing all rear lights to flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near osr shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working all (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust nsf door sill

Pass 20 Jun 2017 148,036 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 148,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative Internal handle broken (6.2.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 147,384 miles

14 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 147,384 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

14 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Oil level at min.

Power steering fluid above max.

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 144,592 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 144,592 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 141,321 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 141,321 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 138,111 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 138,111 miles

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

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

window(s) missing (6.9.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 135,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 126,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 110,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

slight oil leak from vac pump

small chip in front screen

Fail 9 Apr 2009 110,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from vac pump

small chip in front screen

Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,845 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 87,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,570 miles

Corner of brake pedal rubber worn, pedal rubber secure at the moment and anti-slip provision satisfactory.

Corner of clutch pedal rubber worn. Pedal rubber secure at the moment and anti-slip pro vision satisfactory

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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HF03 BFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HF03 BFZ, 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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HF03 BFZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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