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BX03 UYE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,184 mi
Last recorded148,184 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 148,184 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen has a couple of chips (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrsion

Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,183 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen has a couple of chips (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrsion

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 134,726 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,639 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 130,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,708 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,653 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,945 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 99,609 miles

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

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,553 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,510 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,174 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 68,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,341 miles

offside rear shock absorber has misting of oil

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,834 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 UYE 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 61.9%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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