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BL03 HGU

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,546 mi
Last recorded160,546 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 160,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 151,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 139,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/r spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 131,857 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 126,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 120,652 miles

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

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

handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,512 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 105,512 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,014 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 96,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 84,050 miles

Ball joint dust covers cracking

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs worn on inner face

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear bush of n/s/f suspension arm deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 7 Jun 2013 84,028 miles

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

Ball joint dust covers cracking

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust silencer outer skins corroding

Front brake pads getting low

Front discs worn on inner face

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear bush of n/s/f suspension arm deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear tyres cracking

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,766 miles

inner sides of both front brake discs worn/corroded

screen damage within limits

Fail 18 Jun 2012 75,756 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner sides of both front brake discs worn/corroded

screen damage within limits

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,325 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 20 May 2010 57,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,455 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,873 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 22,566 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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BL03 HGU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BL03 HGU, 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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What year was BL03 HGU registered?

BL03 HGU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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