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BX03 UVM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,417 mi
Last recorded81,417 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,417 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,010 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 79,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 74,546 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,445 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 63,445 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread and rear deteriorated (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,593 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,593 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,193 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,819 miles

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

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

tracking out

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,013 miles

brake pads appear wearing thin

engine smoky under acceleration

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,464 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 8,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 6,256 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 UVM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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