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BX03 UWJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,788 mi
Last recorded153,788 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 153,788 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis members at suspension bump-stop/shock areas nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to front wings nearside and offside

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

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

Rear Suspension bump stop missing nearside and offside

Pass 18 Apr 2017 144,026 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

centre exhaust corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 10 Apr 2017 143,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

centre exhaust corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,564 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Problem with final drive--Prop/gearbox etc.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front brakes imbalance nearside reading low

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 124,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated condition

front brake imbalance of approx 19%, nearside reading low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,489 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 May 2012 95,890 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 95,890 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 83,387 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,595 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,188 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,057 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,103 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 UWJ 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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