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BX03 USM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,700 mi
Last recorded95,700 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 USM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,700 miles

Offside Front Inner arch corrosion

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 95,700 miles

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

Offside Front Inner arch corrosion

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,993 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,743 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

exhaust system corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2021 93,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

exhaust system corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 92,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Washers weak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,283 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,283 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 90,966 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 90,966 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner tyre has cut in the tyre

Offside Rear inner tyre on 3mm

alternator belt noisey

middle part exhaust outter skin insecure

oil leak suspect timing chain cover gasket

Pass 11 May 2015 87,651 miles

o/s rear inner tyre perished and cracked 185/65r16c

Pass 20 May 2014 84,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 84,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,256 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Lower registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Upper Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,201 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,065 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,065 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 76,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 59,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,677 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 36,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 USM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 USM, 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 USM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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