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BX03 UVB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,550 mi
Last recorded98,550 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 98,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 93,459 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 88,208 miles

Nearside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front chassis has slight corrosion

Offside Rear chassis has slight corrosion

Offside inner sill has slight corrrosion

Fail 17 May 2017 88,199 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside Front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 83,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 79,808 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 79,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 78,101 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 78,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,422 miles

Brake pedal slip pad worn

Centre exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Clutch has judder

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2013 73,418 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 70,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 55,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,064 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,912 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,387 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,345 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 UVB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UVB, 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 UVB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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