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BX03 USC

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,171 mi
Last recorded130,171 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 USC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 130,171 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 130,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 128,051 miles

Front Fuel tank slightly loose strap rusted (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 May 2025 128,017 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced main leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 120,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,210 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 117,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 112,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 112,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch front (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 112,084 miles

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

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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,614 miles

heavily undersealed on underside

Fail 12 Dec 2019 108,614 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed on underside

Fail 4 Dec 2019 108,542 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed on underside

Pass 11 Dec 2018 103,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,361 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion most (6.1.A.1)

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

parking brake only just meet required effort.

service brake only just meet required effort.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,465 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 95,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,575 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight perishing to all tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,489 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,206 miles

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

various steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,182 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,022 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,483 miles

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

n/s sill panel has slight surface corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2009 68,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s sill panel has slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,101 miles

surface rust on under side off vehicle ,chassis structure not weakened at time of test.

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 USC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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