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BD03 HLK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,358 mi
Last recorded212,358 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 212,358 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes and under body have protective coated

Pass 23 May 2024 210,706 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2021 208,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 207,129 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 207,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 205,353 miles

DRIVERS STEP TO INNER SILL & OFFSIDE FRONT FLITCH CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (OFFSIDE INNER JOINT)

Pass 25 Sep 2018 202,776 miles

brake pads only visualy checked

Pass 19 Sep 2017 199,485 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT/DETERIORATE

Pass 20 Sep 2016 196,221 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR TI INNER WHEELARCH CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

Fail 19 Sep 2016 196,215 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR TI INNER WHEELARCH CORRODING

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

Pass 25 Sep 2015 189,691 miles

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODING

N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT/UNBOND

Pass 26 Sep 2014 185,180 miles

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush unbonding

rear registration plate starting to unbond

Fail 26 Sep 2014 185,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f suspension arm rear mounting bush unbonding

rear registration plate starting to unbond

Pass 25 Sep 2013 180,049 miles

both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 174,366 miles

both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to crack/perish

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 20 Sep 2012 174,356 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension arm rear mounting bushes starting to crack/perish

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 26 Sep 2011 167,862 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 157,845 miles

pads not checked - discs wearing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 147,711 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 147,711 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 140,447 miles

brake pads not checked

nearside front tyre worn to tread bars

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

small chip in screen in zone a

Pass 3 Sep 2007 136,133 miles

pads not checked, discs wearing †brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 3 Sep 2007 136,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

pads not checked, discs wearing †brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Sep 2006 125,586 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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BD03 HLK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD03 HLK, 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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BD03 HLK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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