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BX03 UPE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,719 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 84,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,116 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 78,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,225 miles

offside front disc corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 70,829 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,822 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,726 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 70,719 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,545 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 70,538 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 70,423 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,152 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,032 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,025 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,448 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,808 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,110 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,218 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,888 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 56,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,740 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,781 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

centre front registration plate slightly detriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2009 52,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

centre front registration plate slightly detriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,303 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,293 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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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