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BX03 URF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,761 mi
Last recorded143,761 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 143,761 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear all inner seals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 142,317 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear under body crodded

Fail 21 Jun 2025 142,317 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front to rear under body crodded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,210 miles

Front to rear outer seels croded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 139,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front to rear outer seels croded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 134,453 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover by under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

heavy corrosion to inner arch

Fail 27 Apr 2023 134,444 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

heavy corrosion to inner arch

Fail 30 Nov 2022 134,411 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 127,120 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 120,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both sills/chassis corroded

brake pipes corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jun 2018 115,541 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both sills/chassis corroded

brake pipes corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jun 2017 109,615 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside wiper smearing

underbody has corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside wiper smearing

underbody has corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 106,456 miles

corosion to under body

Pass 17 Jun 2015 103,223 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

corrosion in prescribed areas

front tyres perished in tread

Fail 17 Jun 2015 103,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

corrosion in prescribed areas

front tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,734 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,634 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,879 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,897 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,238 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 URF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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