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BT03 DXU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,146 mi
Last recorded197,146 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DXU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 197,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 189,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 178,645 miles

Front wheelarches corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches [complete arch] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all repairs from mot fail covered in thick underseal

whole underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 178,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength complete inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill complete length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill complete length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central silencer badly corroded

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arches [complete arch] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

whole underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 172,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edges...on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

all repairs covered with thick underseal

all underbody corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 172,104 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Entrance/exit step significantly damaged (9.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edges...on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

all underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 164,974 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 156,884 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 156,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has repair to outer wall

Fail 5 Jan 2019 156,789 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEAVY CORROSION UNDERSIDE

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 3 Jan 2018 150,263 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 150,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,898 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 149,889 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 137,096 miles

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

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

corrosion on both body sills

Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 124,781 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,397 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Sep 2013 11,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,071 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 90,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant level low

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Nearside rear lower shock mount damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and on legal limit

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,998 miles

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

rear gear box mount worn

slight noise from n/s/f cv joint

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,523 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 70,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,999 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,174 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,325 miles

Oil leak

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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BT03 DXU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT03 DXU, 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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BT03 DXU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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