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BX03 UNM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 90,393 miles

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis Arms - Suspension mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,791 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 87,777 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,999 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 85,997 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,254 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 84,156 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired entire structure of tipper body (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 82,521 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,398 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear outer tyre deflated

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 74,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear outer tyre deflated

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,197 miles

o/s/r brake bind

wipers worn

Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,197 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r brake bind

wipers worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,838 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,885 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 56,885 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,223 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,679 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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BX03 UNM 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 71.4%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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