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BX03 UPF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust silencer corroding but secure at time of test

flat bed floor corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,388 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

bonnet very stiff to open/close

cuts in offside rear inner tyre but not to canvas/chords at time of test

cuts in offside rear outer tyre but not to canvas/chords at time of test

flatbed floor corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

bonnet very stiff to open/close

cuts in offside rear inner tyre but not to canvas/chords at time of test

cuts in offside rear outer tyre but not to canvas/chords at time of test

flatbed floor corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,857 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,290 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside rear inner tyre bald on edges. ok at time of test.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 86,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

offside rear inner tyre bald on edges. ok at time of test.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 65,316 miles

n/s/r outer tyre cut on sidewall [not down to cords]

Pass 5 May 2011 57,887 miles

n/s/r inner tyre soft

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,627 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,311 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 UPF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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