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BF03 MDE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

289,549 mi
Last recorded289,549 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 MDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 289,549 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror Casing Damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S Sills Corroded. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 281,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Bracket Broken Rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S Ball Joints Have Slight Play & Rubbers Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S Sills Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 268,335 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 256,688 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 256,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 249,400 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 240,567 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 229,534 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured lights (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 218,788 miles

Front Cab steps insecure slightly corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 209,632 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 205,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 178,983 miles

All tyres at 3mm of tread

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 136,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2013 136,511 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,099 miles

near-side front wheel hub has a nut missing.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,869 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 100,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 90,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,273 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front & o/s rear marker lamps not working

Pass 17 May 2007 48,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,848 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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BF03 MDE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 BF03 MDE, 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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BF03 MDE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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