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BV03 UZX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,638 mi
Last recorded119,638 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UZX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,638 miles

rear chassis holed corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 96,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber by chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 86,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 85,141 miles

13 passenger seats, fitted/ tested. rear row NOT installed

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

Offside Front Inner noise reduction plate slipped, from brake pad backing

Fail 11 May 2018 85,141 miles

13 passenger seats, fitted/ tested. rear row NOT installed

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

Offside Front Inner noise reduction plate slipped, from brake pad backing

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,194 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,194 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,008 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 77,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective second row (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 73,885 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 73,885 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 68,601 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded and hole in tail pipe

offside rear wheel arch loose

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,122 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 63,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,055 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 60,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,156 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 51,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/sf tyre perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,361 miles

Speed limiter plate missing (6.9.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,553 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,175 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,283 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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BV03 UZX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BV03 UZX, 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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BV03 UZX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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