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BC03 EXL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,129 mi
Last recorded101,129 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 101,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,464 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 97,456 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,897 miles

under body corosos

Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring not located in top carier coroded (2.4.G.1)

under body corosos

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coroson to centre cross member

coroson to chassis nsf

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,879 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,917 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight noice osf wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,616 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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BC03 EXL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BC03 EXL, 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 BC03 EXL registered?

BC03 EXL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is BC03 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 EXL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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