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BX03 UMV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,235 mi
Last recorded147,235 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 UMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 147,235 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle general rust all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door temp repair (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 147,212 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner side sills rusted and holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch rusted and holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm to window box is loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle general rust all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door temp repair (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 143,074 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

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

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

exhaust silencers in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2021 143,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust silencers in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2020 139,419 miles

all rear antiroll bar bushes worn

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s chassis corroded, not considered excessive

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 139,419 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all rear antiroll bar bushes worn

exhaust system in poor condition

o/s chassis corroded, not considered excessive

o/s inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 133,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 133,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 126,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,058 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters deteriorated

both n/s/r tyres worn low

both rear inner antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill, not within prescribed aera

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill, not within prescribed aera

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

n/s/r antiroll bar inner d bush has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2016 109,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front marker light not working

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,262 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,540 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 92,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,067 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 84,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,567 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 77,564 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/Front tyre perished

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,716 miles

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)

corrosion to front brake discs

damage to passenger door mirror

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,831 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 53,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,614 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,018 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UMV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX03 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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