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BL03 DXC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,588 mi
Last recorded176,588 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 DXC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 176,588 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaitors damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 176,586 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaitors damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 176,574 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 171,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arche but not with in 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arche but not with in 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

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

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 171,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working lens broken showing white (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced lens broken showing white to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at back of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arche but not with in 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arche but not with in 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,230 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2021 162,215 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2020 153,874 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn weak and harsh

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

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked

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

Offside Front mirror case broken

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 153,874 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure silencer outer skin likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering component insecure reservoir insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded And chaffing on turbo hose (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn weak and harsh

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

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cracked

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

Offside Front mirror case broken

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 145,224 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 145,224 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NS & OS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,601 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside side marker lamp damaged/not working

Offside sidemarker lamp not working

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 137,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury load area step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury load area step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (1.1.15 (c))

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

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside side marker lamp damaged/not working

Offside sidemarker lamp not working

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 132,334 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 132,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front roof marker lamp not working

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,756 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 117,554 miles

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

exhaust brk broken but supported

side mk light out

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 102,619 miles

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

o/s rear inner tyre flat

Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,416 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,811 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 50,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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BL03 DXC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL03 DXC, 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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BL03 DXC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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