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BX03 DTY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,874 mi
Last recorded158,874 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 158,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under carriage surface rust

Fail 30 Aug 2022 158,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under carriage surface rust

Pass 28 May 2021 154,146 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r by front & rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails by upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body heavily welded and under sealed

Fail 17 May 2021 154,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by upper shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front leaf spring mounting sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r by front & rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails by upper shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 147,082 miles

Offside Rear out rigger small corr hole

Fail 27 Aug 2019 147,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear out rigger small corr hole

h/brake 17% limit 16%

Pass 28 Jul 2018 139,735 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,884 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE

Fail 3 Aug 2017 133,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE

Pass 3 Aug 2016 129,370 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system require adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,389 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all wheel arch(s) slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 117,590 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,877 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,405 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 104,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 101,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,152 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 85,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,984 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,409 miles

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

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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BX03 DTY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX03 DTY, 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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BX03 DTY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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