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BX03 UUW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

179,214 mi
Last recorded179,214 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 179,214 miles

oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 155,978 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 126,165 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 126,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety under bonnet fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,095 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,071 miles

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

Tipper ram or pipes leaking onto exhaust.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged At union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tipper ram or pipes leaking onto exhaust.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,907 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 79,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,533 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2013 72,501 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,046 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,570 miles

ns mirror glass cracked - front break pads low - un able to inspect wheel nuts due to covers being fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,357 miles

n/s main mirror u/s slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,492 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 44,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 35,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 30,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 23,526 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 UUW, 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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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