CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK03 XFJ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

318,166 mi
Last recorded318,166 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 318,166 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 305,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 305,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 291,686 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 291,507 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

centre to rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion and damage around both sills

oil leak on engine

pas pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 276,509 miles

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

general body condition corroding, worse nearside sill and wheel arches

Fail 20 Jun 2012 276,497 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

brake discs slightly corroded

crack in base of screen offside, outside swept area could extend

general body condition corroding, worse nearside sill and wheel arches

Pass 24 May 2011 262,558 miles

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

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

general body condition corroding

slight play in nearside steering knuckle

Fail 18 May 2011 262,549 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

general body condition corroding

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

slight play in nearside steering knuckle

Pass 14 May 2010 244,930 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 244,929 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 228,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 211,447 miles

hand brake has alot of travel

Pass 7 Jun 2007 188,942 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 188,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 May 2006 175,486 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 23 May 2006 175,486 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK03 XFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK03 XFJ?

You can check the full history of BK03 XFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK03 XFJ registered?

BK03 XFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is BK03 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 XFJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK03 XFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK03 XFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.