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BT03 UPF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating

rear loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,884 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

rear loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

slight noise at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,260 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,407 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 110,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 104,765 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing and nearside rear loose

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,765 miles

offside rear bump stop missing and nearside rear loose

Pass 12 Jul 2012 98,744 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 98,744 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 92,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,423 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 86,423 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 72,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,843 miles

osf tyre low

Pass 30 Jun 2006 61,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 UPF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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