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BL03 XOT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,929 mi
Last recorded129,929 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 129,929 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 125,061 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Dec 2023 121,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from vac pump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 121,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from vac pump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,625 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o\s inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 116,606 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o\s inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 115,322 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,721 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded but not weakened

Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded but not weakened

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 110,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,901 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 98,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,101 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 93,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,915 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel.unable to determine if noise is from wheel bearing or from brake disc.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,322 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 86,318 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 82,816 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,935 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 68,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,590 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,086 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 24,086 miles

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

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

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

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 XOT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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