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BX03 UPN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

154,873 mi
Last recorded154,873 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 154,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 151,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 147,343 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security antiroll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front under sill has some corrosion outside any prescribed area and not excessive

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security antiroll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 138,024 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 138,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 123,347 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 123,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,973 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 108,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,808 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S hasdbrake cable worn. (been rubbing on wheel)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,677 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front top marker light inop

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,706 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Slight roughness nearside hub assy

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,785 miles

nail in osr tyre tread

osf tyre worn and mishaped on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,785 miles

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

nail in osr tyre tread

osf tyre worn and mishaped on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,042 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 UPN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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