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BP03 UDT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 140,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears and all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 135,179 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 135,167 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,626 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 132,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outrigger section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of outrigger section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,713 miles

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

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

all underside oil sprayed

Pass 29 Jun 2020 126,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Jun 2020 126,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wing behind wheel seam split (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step split across seam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wing behind wheel seam split (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2019 122,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased and oil sprayed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 122,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased and oil sprayed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,439 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath upper of step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 116,439 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath upper of step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 113,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,800 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,418 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,149 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 18 Jun 2013 101,149 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,524 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 97,524 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,151 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 90,151 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,741 miles

both front discs worn

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs worn

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2009 78,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,684 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 69,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Jun 2007 69,482 miles

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,484 miles

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

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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BP03 UDT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP03 UDT, 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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BP03 UDT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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