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BT03 UFJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

229,614 mi
Last recorded229,614 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 229,614 miles

All inner and outer arches corroded

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 210,565 miles

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

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 210,565 miles

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

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 194,148 miles

Inner sills corroded

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

Under body corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 177,382 miles

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

Rear chassis rail has slight surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2018 177,382 miles

Offside & nearside rear chassis light corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 177,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 174,500 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 174,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 168,856 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 168,855 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 165,484 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 153,397 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle has end float play

Fail 25 Sep 2012 153,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear axle has end float play

Pass 30 Sep 2011 138,696 miles

tape applied n/s door mirror

tape applied to fuel flap

Fail 29 Sep 2011 138,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tape applied n/s door mirror

tape applied to fuel flap

Pass 2 Sep 2010 127,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 127,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,055 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,584 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 88,584 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,656 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 UFJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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