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BAZ 8709

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

254,777 mi
Last recorded254,777 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8709
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 254,777 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 241,517 miles

brake pipes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 227,822 miles

both rear inner tyres getting low

osr hub damp

Pass 14 Dec 2022 213,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Lower Both suspension wishbone, rear bushes deteriorated

Hydraulic ram damp

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handbrake cable insecure with signs of previous fouling

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link wearing through anti roll bar due to not being tight

Rear Anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn and demonstrating play

Pass 25 Nov 2021 197,943 miles

Both front inner steps corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 179,840 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing deteriorated/worn

Fail 9 Dec 2020 179,679 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing deteriorated/worn

Pass 11 Dec 2019 161,949 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,508 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty

os sill damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2017 136,051 miles

osf sill damaged

rear drop link bushes weak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,984 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre perished

Fail 9 Dec 2016 127,971 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear outer tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,983 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 125,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 121,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 114,072 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

O/STYRE OUTTER LOW AIR PRESSER

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 109,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,643 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front disc worn on inner edge n/s & o/s

Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,277 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,695 miles

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

slight play in o/s/ steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,889 miles

rear half shaft seals slightly leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,317 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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BAZ 8709 is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAZ 8709, 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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BAZ 8709 is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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