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BX03 USS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,773 miles

Rear arches tempery fitted

Rear body not fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,430 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,139 miles

bad noise from clutch area.

bad oil leaks.

corrosion to front brake discs.

engine oil overfilled.

inbalance on rear brakes.

play in steering rack and track rod ends.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad noise from clutch area.

bad oil leaks.

corrosion to front brake discs.

engine oil overfilled.

inbalance on rear brakes.

play in steering rack and track rod ends.

Pass 12 Feb 2012 87,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

boarderline movement to n/s/f track rod end

engine oil level on min mark

front coil springs corroded

front discs scorn and corroded

o/s/f wingmirror damaged

rear axel damp

signs of coolant leak, level low

slight play to rear axel bearings

Fail 12 Feb 2012 87,140 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

boarderline movement to n/s/f track rod end

engine oil level on min mark

front coil springs corroded

front discs scorn and corroded

o/s/f wingmirror damaged

rear axel damp

signs of coolant leak, level low

slight play to rear axel bearings

Fail 10 Feb 2012 87,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

front wheels 16 rims /rear rims 15

Fail 9 Feb 2011 80,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,015 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,908 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 35,908 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 USS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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