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BP03 UJY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,766 mi
Last recorded222,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 222,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis corroded within 30cm of rear leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member corroded within 30cm of tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis where brake load valve is mounted (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Centre exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

General condition of chassis and body in poor condition / corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 187,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 177,310 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 177,300 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 167,900 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 167,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 156,316 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 156,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 145,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes noisey

Fail 15 Dec 2014 145,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2013 118,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 118,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,700 miles

rear boarded out

rust patches

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Dec 2012 103,700 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear boarded out

rust patches

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,123 miles

n/s door mirror cover damaged.- o/s/f wheel arch corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,685 miles

Rear chassis covered in surface corrosion.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 61,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,729 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 38,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,138 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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BP03 UJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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