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BX03 UXW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,334 mi
Last recorded177,334 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 177,334 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 177,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 169,347 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure lower step corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 169,150 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 169,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 168,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel nuts not a full nut of thread

Offside under step corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 168,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other flat (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil hubseal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable mount at crossmember (3.1.9)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel nuts not a full nut of thread

Offside under step corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 168,403 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 168,403 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 150,285 miles

clutch poor

heavy oil leaks

nail in n/s front tyre

o/s front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to o/s rear tyre wall

slight play in front propshaft centre bearing

surface corrosion of al chassis and rear cross members

Fail 24 Jul 2015 150,116 miles

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

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

1.heavy engine oil leaks 2.slight play in front propshaft centre bearing 3.o/s front brake pads wearing low 4.nail in n/s front tyre 5.slight damage to o/s rear tyre wall

6.surface corrosion of all chassis and rear end x members

Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,152 miles

Oil leak

slight weap from injectors.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 132,152 miles

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

Oil leak

slight weap from injectors.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,926 miles

1.oil leaks 2. slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,158 miles

1.slight oil leaks 2.o/s rear inner tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing

Fail 7 Jul 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

1.slight oil leaks 2.o/s rear inner tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,327 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 51,327 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 29,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UXW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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