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BA03 WCX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests38 (24 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 WCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,867 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,986 miles

Poor welding repairs carried out to o/s/f inner wheel arch and chassis repair to n/s/r

Fail 20 Oct 2022 146,747 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury x 4 body mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle muddy

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear broken (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt poor condition (7.1.2 (b) (i))

body frame corroded in centre area

Fail 8 Oct 2021 138,805 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective plastic push on no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner and outer sill badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake shoes metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear broken (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt poor condition (7.1.2 (b) (i))

body frame corroded in centre area

Pass 14 Aug 2020 132,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 128,117 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,130 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 122,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated Door step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front roll bar link damaged

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside side marker damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

gearbox rear seal leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2016 106,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake cable worn

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front roll bar link damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside side marker damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

gearbox rear seal leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,784 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 98,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 89,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,714 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,552 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,444 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 78,434 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 76,813 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,807 miles

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,348 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,769 miles

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

Charge rate warning lamp on.

Front registration plate cracked.

Frontmost bushes of both rear leaf springs worn.

Nearside rear outer tyre tread wearing low.

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,768 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Charge rate warning lamp on.

Front registration plate cracked.

Frontmost bushes of both rear leaf springs worn.

Nearside rear outer tyre tread wearing low.

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside mirror glass cracked.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 63,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,155 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 60,140 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,296 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,707 miles

nearside rear tyre near limit. nearside front tyre has cut in wall /not to cord/

Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,544 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

bearing noise on engine

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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BA03 WCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 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 BA03 WCX, 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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BA03 WCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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