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BL03 HGY

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,739 mi
Last recorded133,739 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 HGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 133,739 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 130,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front inner sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

both rear outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

Fail 19 Nov 2024 130,107 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to massive amount of smoke damaging testing equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front inner sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

both rear outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2023 125,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

both rear outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

Fail 21 Nov 2023 125,772 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to huge levels of smoke being emitted. not prepared to damage test equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill rotted but not in a prescribed area

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

both rear outer sills rotted but not in prescribed areas

Pass 15 Nov 2022 121,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 104,407 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 99,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 94,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 89,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all 4 tyres(slight outer side-wall kerb damage)

nearside rear light lense deteriated/damaged slightly

Fail 19 May 2015 84,483 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all 4 tyres(slight outer side-wall kerb damage)

nearside rear light lense deteriated/damaged slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,953 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excessive handbrake travel

nsr tyre wrong speed rating

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,461 miles

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

excessive handbrake travel

nsr tyre wrong speed rating

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,933 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

windscreen has a chip outside of zones A & B

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,933 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

windscreen has a chip outside of zones A & B

Fail 8 Jun 2007 41,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,340 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 HGY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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