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BX03 URT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,995 mi
Last recorded68,995 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 68,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,386 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 67,385 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle has general corrosion, withstood CAT

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2021 66,833 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner and outer sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle has general corrosion, withstood CAT

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,673 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes across the axle are showing signs of corrasion but are still serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,862 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes across the axle are showing signs of corrasion but are still serviceable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,353 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 32,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 URT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 URT, 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 URT registered?

BX03 URT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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