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BN03 BXU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,264 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 93,003 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underbody (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (back inner) (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chasis area near suspension bump stop(nsr & osr) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,005 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,619 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/r bump stop corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/r bump stop corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,667 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,183 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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BN03 BXU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN03 BXU, 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

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What year was BN03 BXU registered?

BN03 BXU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is BN03 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 BXU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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