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BT03 UKE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,872 mi
Last recorded121,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Offside sill corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes floor area (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2021 121,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / sill to front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Offside sill corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes floor area (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,738 miles

Nearside sill corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2020 101,738 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corrosion / wearing

Nearside sill corrosion

exhaust corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,072 miles

Front brake discs wearing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 81,072 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs wearing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,276 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Front screen damage not in drivers view

Fail 18 Jul 2018 60,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front screen damage not in drivers view

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,570 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Front screen outside swept area

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 46,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs wearing

Front screen outside swept area

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,962 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,495 miles

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

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

all tyres begining to perish

Fail 20 Jun 2014 34,495 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres begining to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,193 miles

BRAKES SLIGHT RUBBING N/S O/S FRONT

VEHICLE VERY DRY UNDER SIDE EG BRAKE PIPES

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,141 miles

UNDER SIDE SHOWING START OF RUSTING needs LUBRICATING

oil LIGHT FLICKING

Pass 8 May 2006 30,870 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 UKE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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