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BN03 PGX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,177 mi
Last recorded96,177 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch and under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch and under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,213 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,859 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,039 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,495 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,854 miles

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

Oil leak ()

tipper body underside corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 81,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

tipper body underside corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,601 miles

All rear tyres are over size but not rubbing each other at time of test

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

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing strut top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti rol link mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing /strut top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti rol link mount area (2.4.A.3)

All rear tyres are over size but not rubbing each other at time of test

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

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Dec 2016 78,533 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside/offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side board mount (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside/offside tail board hinge mounts (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,276 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,479 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2014 72,412 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 69,523 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,336 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 65,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 51,179 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 45,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 45,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 40,899 miles

corrosion to rear tail gate no sharp edges at time of test

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to rear tail gate no sharp edges at time of test

nail in offside rear inner tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2007 37,531 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,098 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PGX 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 69%.

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 PGX, 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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BN03 PGX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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