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BT03 KEU

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 150,014 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,099 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill inner/outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner/outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 143,088 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to rear sill inner and outer both sides as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,344 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel acrches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,685 miles

Underbody has Surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 80,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under-body surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2019 80,077 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 76,411 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre tread depth below legal limit

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 76,410 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Rear Spare tyre tread depth below legal limit

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 72,923 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,704 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to rust

Fail 31 May 2016 68,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to rust

Pass 18 May 2015 65,205 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 61,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,573 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 57,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 53,672 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 53,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 50,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,811 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 35,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 30,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,668 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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BT03 KEU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT03 KEU, 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 KEU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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