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BN03 PDV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,190 mi
Last recorded165,190 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 165,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 162,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 160,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 156,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 153,673 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 153,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 150,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 147,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 145,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 142,396 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 142,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 138,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 137,325 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 135,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,597 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 129,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 125,341 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 121,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 121,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 107,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 91,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 67,837 miles

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

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 PDV 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 84.6%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

BN03 PDV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is BN03 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 PDV shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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