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BX03 URP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,403 mi
Last recorded100,403 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,403 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 100,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,755 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 98,748 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,081 miles

Central exhausty box outer skin corroding

both rear outer sill corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2023 98,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central exhausty box outer skin corroding

both rear outer sill corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,774 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroding

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Offside Rear Outer wing corroding

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,724 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,177 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,787 miles

Nearside Rear wing corroding

Offside Rear wing corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,469 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop damaged

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,163 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 60,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,278 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,940 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,914 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,356 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,534 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 42,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,898 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,810 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 URP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URP, 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 URP registered?

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

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