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BK03 SFJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,673 mi
Last recorded201,673 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 201,673 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wheel arches rusted

Fail 16 Jul 2026 201,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with other lamps on nearside (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger outrigger to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wheel arches rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2025 199,525 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all underbody corroded (undersealed)

Fail 11 Apr 2025 199,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed near end of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner wheel arch holed at back half on arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front wheel arch holed at front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear leaf spring mount corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear leaf spring mount corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 197,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front wings rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2023 195,563 miles

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

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

Front wings rusted

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill & inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 194,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front head light motor slow checked on 4

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 194,502 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner x2 and outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp motor very slow to move aims checked on 4

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sliding door sill holed rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 192,685 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight motor slow

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusted

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills rusted both sides

Fail 28 Jan 2021 192,678 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring mount out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlight motor slow

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusted

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear spring out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills rusted both sides

Pass 21 Jan 2020 191,384 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cover loose slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlight adjuster slow to move

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 191,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cover loose slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlight adjuster slow to move

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 188,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight a juster slow to move

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plates lights dull

Fail 21 Jan 2019 188,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight a juster slow to move

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retracted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plates lights dull

Pass 22 Jan 2018 185,265 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 185,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 179,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 179,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 173,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 173,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 167,078 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes greased

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 167,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pipes greased

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 153,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 153,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 131,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,553 miles

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

freeplay in viscous coupling cooling fan

front number cracked but still firmly secured,

Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,780 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 108,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 102,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 102,665 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers noisy but clearing screen

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,375 miles

slight damage noted to offside rear tyre outer wall

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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BK03 SFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 BK03 SFJ, 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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BK03 SFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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