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BX03 UTV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

248,617 mi
Last recorded248,617 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 248,617 miles

coolant level empty

Fail 2 Oct 2020 248,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near p/brake cables (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced between n/side and o/side leaf springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

coolant level empty

Pass 16 Sep 2019 221,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Parking brake mounting (1.1.15 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 221,925 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mounting /wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Parking brake mounting (1.1.15 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 210,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 210,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar link (top of chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar link ( top of chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 195,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Marker light inoperative

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 195,010 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Marker light inoperative

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 180,948 miles

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

Exhaust mount broken

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 180,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Won't adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis cross members (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust mount broken

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 164,976 miles

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

Damage to front windscreen

Deterioration of exhaust mountings

Fail 18 Sep 2015 164,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Damage to front windscreen

Deterioration of exhaust mountings

Pass 22 Sep 2014 150,657 miles

2nd prop shaft centre bearing split

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 150,653 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

2nd prop shaft centre bearing split

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all rear tyres at 2mm tread o/s inner and n/s outer have nails in

engine oil leak

one exhaust mount rubber split

Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

diff oil leak

exhaust bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r/inner tyre

o/s/side markers no working

Fail 17 Sep 2013 135,667 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

diff oil leak

exhaust bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in o/s/r/inner tyre

o/s/side markers no working

Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre worn low at outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,249 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all offside side marker lamps inop

nearside front tyre worn low at outer edge

play in steering rack internals found at offside front wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,201 miles

bolt missing from front prop-shaft flexible drive coupling.

parking brake mechanism modified.

prop-shaft bearings deteriorated.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 103,706 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bolt missing from front prop-shaft flexible drive coupling.

parking brake mechanism modified.

prop-shaft bearings deteriorated.

steel screw in offside outer tyre.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,262 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,784 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 UTV 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 63%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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