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AG03 BCE

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,539 mi
Last recorded212,539 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BCE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 212,539 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 212,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 190,741 miles

Oil leak

gearbox rear support mount - offside bolt broken/missing

nearside seatbelt twisted

outer casings of centre exhaust boxes corroded

unable to open nearside sliding door from outside

Fail 19 Mar 2015 190,737 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox rear support mount - offside bolt broken/missing

nearside seatbelt twisted

outer casings of centre exhaust boxes corroded

suspect offside front inner brake pad below requirements of 1.5mm

unable to open nearside sliding door from outside

Pass 2 Apr 2014 171,469 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front discs appear to be wearing thin

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside and offside front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2014 171,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front discs appear to be wearing thin

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside and offside front brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 155,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front brake discs deteriorating

offside rear chassis corroding by bump stop

Fail 26 Mar 2013 155,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust silencer deteriorating

front brake discs deteriorating

offside rear chassis coroding (by bump stop)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,790 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 113,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 96,673 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,768 miles

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

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,302 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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AG03 BCE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey 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 AG03 BCE, 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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What year was AG03 BCE registered?

AG03 BCE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AG03 BCE safe to buy?

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