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BD03 XYP

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

267,835 mi
Last recorded267,835 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 267,835 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 267,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 262,460 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs + links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 251,943 miles

Corrosion NSF inner wheel arch

Corrosion OSF inner wheel arch

Front brake pipes corroded

OSR inner tyre close to limit

OSR outer tyre on limit

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 242,817 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 242,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective All four (4.2.1 (b))

Outline marker lamp not working Both sides rear (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 233,753 miles

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

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

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 223,900 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear outer and offside rear inner tyres almost on legal limit.

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear outer tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 213,843 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Side and top marker lamps damaged.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 213,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Side and top marker lamps damaged.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 22 May 2014 202,501 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

Front registration plate damaged.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy and has slight play.

Rear bush of offside front lower suspension arm slightly deteriorated.

Rear marker lamps not working.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 21 May 2013 189,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 179,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 168,435 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated.

Nearside rear inner tyre close to legal limit and badly worn edges.

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 161,024 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated.

Nearside rear inner tyre wearing low on edges.

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 20 May 2009 151,108 miles

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Spare tyre tread low.

Sump corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 138,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

very slight bind osr wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2007 122,871 miles

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

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

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

both rear rear spring eye bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2006 104,521 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 104,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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 XYP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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