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BX03 UWB

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,930 mi
Last recorded159,930 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 159,930 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 159,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis load valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rear of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,030 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both NS & OS inner arches heavily corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 152,025 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg holed near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch chassis holed near engine mount and suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed within rear leaf mount X 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed within shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch holed floor to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed within suspension mount front of leaf (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg holed right across the top, alongside suspension and engine mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed within leaf spring mount front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed within leaf spring mount rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis holed within shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch holed floor to chassis and outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both NS & OS inner arches heavily corroded and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 145,775 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 145,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower door step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front lower door steps corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,051 miles

load valve mounting area corroded not excessive

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2016 139,051 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear leaf spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

load valve mounting area corroded not excessive

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 135,817 miles

All wheel arches slightly corroded

Coolant low

Engine oil low

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR STEP EXCESSIVELY CORRODED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front door step corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake requires adjustment

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 131,341 miles

gearbox/flywheel noisy

viscous fan worn

Fail 23 Oct 2014 131,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

gearbox/flywheel noisy

viscous fan worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,733 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 116,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

areas of suface corrosion

front brake discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2011 89,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,098 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 45,406 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 45,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 37,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,334 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 UWB is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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