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BT03 ZSW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 71,941 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,285 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,015 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,757 miles

Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion appearing to body and underside (o/s/f inner wing holed)

Fail 8 Dec 2020 69,756 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion appearing to body and underside (o/s/f inner wing holed)

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,941 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable beginning to fray (front) (1.1.15 (a))

Corrosion to underside

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,537 miles

No reversing lights

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s front inner wing

o/s rear outer tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,794 miles

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,124 miles

Oil leak

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,174 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,168 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,449 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,449 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,495 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 3 May 2007 38,495 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,877 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 ZSW 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 82.6%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

BT03 ZSW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BT03 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 ZSW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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