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BT03 UJM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,821 mi
Last recorded140,821 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 UJM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 140,821 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 129,829 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 129,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,396 miles

Bad oil leak around inlet area

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2011 114,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bad oil leak around inlet area

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Under side of vehicle rusty

Vehicle weight limit 2600kg, presented weight 2688kg

Pass 18 Jun 2010 98,246 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 98,245 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 75,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 75,382 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 64,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,239 miles

small chip centre front windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2006 55,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small chip centre front windscreen

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 UJM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BT03 UJM, 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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What year was BT03 UJM registered?

BT03 UJM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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