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BD03 XXH

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,126 mi
Last recorded114,126 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 109,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,576 miles

Nearside passenger doorstep corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded by mud flap outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Aug 2021 105,576 miles

Nearside passenger doorstep corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded by mud flap outside prescribed area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 105,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 100,825 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 screen dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear side loading door does not open from outside but opens from the inside

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition outer skin broke

Pass 30 May 2018 96,507 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 96,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance of 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 91,829 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 91,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 87,582 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 May 2016 87,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,607 miles

Offside rear over axle bump stop part missing !

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

Pass 2 May 2014 77,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,474 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate slightly dirty but not likely to be misread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,332 miles

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

rear number plate slightly dirty but not likely to be misread

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 66,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,736 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,219 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,102 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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 XXH is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

BD03 XXH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 XXH shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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