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BX03 USZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,409 mi
Last recorded187,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 187,409 miles

both front brake pipes under chassis corroded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle also front inner wings and o/s step

marks in windscreen and o/s wiper wheel box worn

o/s rear anti roll bar drop link slightly insecure

slight play in n/s front and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jul 2016 187,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake pipes under chassis corroded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle also front inner wings and o/s step

marks in windscreen and o/s wiper wheel box worn

o/s rear anti roll bar drop link slightly insecure

slight play in n/s front and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2015 166,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front top marker lights inop

marks in windscreen and o/s wiper wheel box worn

n/s rear inner tyre getting low in tread

o/s sill step and chassis starting to corrode

power steering pipe banjo leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 166,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front top marker lights inop

marks in windscreen and o/s wiper wheel box worn

n/s rear inner tyre getting low in tread

o/s sill step and chassis starting to corrode

power steering pipe banjo leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 145,517 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake pipes to flexis corroded strong advise

both front flexi brake hoses slightly insecure

drivers seat damaged

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

marks in screen

o/s rear anti roll bar link arm slightly insecure

steering rack misting oil strong advise

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,259 miles

both front brake discs worn and pads low

light corrosion to chassis

n/s front wishbone rear bush worn

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s sill step corroded not in perscribed area

steering rack area misting oil and fluid low

two body side mountings broken

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Apr 2012 100,205 miles

front wishbone rear bushes splitting and parting slightly

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

power steering pipe from pump corroded

power steering rack damp with fluid

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 20 Apr 2012 100,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers and outter passenger seat belts slightly frayed

front wishbone rear bushes splitting and parting slightly

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

power steering pipe from pump corroded

power steering rack damp with fluid

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

slight wear in both prop shaft centre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,603 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads low and discs lipped

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s front tyre starting to get low in tread and cracking

o/s and n/s seat belts fraying

o/s front brake pipe to flexi corroded

steering rack misting oil

Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads low and discs lipped

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s front tyre starting to get low in tread and cracking

o/s and n/s seat belts fraying

o/s front brake pipe to flexi corroded

steering rack misting oil

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,325 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 61,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 51,994 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear hand brake outer damaged from rubbing on road wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,696 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 USZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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