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BX03 UPL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,247 mi
Last recorded56,247 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 56,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,072 miles

Front suspension corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 56,072 miles

Front suspension corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,962 miles

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

Front "Lower arm Rear bushes starting to deteriorate not resulting in excessive play"

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,167 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,008 miles

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

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

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

condition of front brake / suspension components (rusty) .

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,034 miles

condition of offside front seat belt (slow retraction) .

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,050 miles

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

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

general condition of suspension / brake components (rusty).

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,880 miles

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

condition of front and rear brake / suspension components (rusty) .

condition of front screen (scratches) .

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

general condition of suspension / brake components (rusty).

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,315 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

condition of front screen scratches .

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,315 miles

condition of front screen scratches .

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,940 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,390 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,490 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 UPL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UPL, 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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What year was BX03 UPL registered?

BX03 UPL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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