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BN03 BZM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 BZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 97,970 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust silencer slightly loose, outer skin but not likely to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2026 97,970 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin insecure not likely to drop off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition side door under panel corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + worn out on inner edge , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,889 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Centre ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ( Above Tyre ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 94,889 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ( Centre ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ( Above Tyre ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 94,831 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,617 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components are Corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Whole of Underside of Vehicle is Corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 81,617 miles

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

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

All Steering & Suspension Components are Corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Whole of Underside of Vehicle is Corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,735 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components are Corroded

N/S/R Body Damaged but No Sharp Edges

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Outer Tyre has Nail on Outer edge. Marked with Chalk

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

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

Slight Corrosion on N/S/F Wheel Arch

Whole of Underside of Vehicle is Corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 71,734 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers Not Clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

All Steering & Suspension Components are Corroded

N/S/R Body Damaged but No Sharp Edges

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Outer Tyre has Nail on Outer edge. Marked with Chalk

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

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

Slight Corrosion on N/S/F Wheel Arch

Whole of Underside of Vehicle is Corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger step/ inner seal beginning to corroded

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

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

three passenger seats covering damage/cut

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,528 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,556 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,443 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,494 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,757 miles

n/S/R inner tyre under inflated ( nearly flat)

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 BZM 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 73.1%.

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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

BN03 BZM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BN03 BZM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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