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BX03 URC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,948 mi
Last recorded125,948 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 URC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 125,948 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 125,947 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2023 125,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure INNER DOOR SILL CORRODED (10.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,641 miles

Both rear chassis rails have surface corrosion

Exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,951 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 80,892 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,938 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,722 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,153 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,114 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 URC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

BX03 URC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BX03 URC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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