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AG03 BWD

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,095 mi
Last recorded255,095 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 255,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail propshaft bearing excessive play (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion to offside front bottom wheel arch area

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jan 2018 249,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre prop bearing has slight play

corrosion to offside front inner wing (under arch)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 249,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre prop bearing has slight play

corrosion to offside front inner wing (under arch)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 244,471 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat worn

Pass 23 Dec 2015 221,270 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 Dec 2015 221,267 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 18 Dec 2014 192,503 miles

Oil leak

both number plate lamps dim

Fail 9 Jan 2014 162,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 162,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 140,166 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 140,166 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,401 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear diff float noted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff float noted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,662 miles

slight engine oil leak exhaust back box delaminating

Fail 26 Feb 2009 75,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,442 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,141 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)

condition of both front wiper blades borderline .

Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,224 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 35,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 BWD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BWD, 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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AG03 BWD is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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