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BD03 XUF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,080 mi
Last recorded103,080 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XUF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 137,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear set seats have been removed to 12 seats tested as class 4

Fail 3 Mar 2011 137,882 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear set seats have been removed to 12 seats tested as class 4

Pass 13 Feb 2010 117,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

rear door step damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2010 117,908 miles

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

rear door step damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,446 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 91,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 65,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,349 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 XUF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BD03 XUF, 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 BD03 XUF registered?

BD03 XUF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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