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BX03 VBP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,043 mi
Last recorded110,043 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,043 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S ( MAINS ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,804 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOX SECTION FROM CHASSIS TO INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BLACK PAINT AROUND EDGES (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 113,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main / rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,004 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

tipper body heavily corroded

tipper pump leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2022 105,031 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 102,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,868 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front chassis/body out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s handbrake effort just met requirements

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,936 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,936 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,831 miles

Exhaust silencers corroded and blowing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2018 83,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working marker lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencers corroded and blowing

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,134 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion b pillar out rigger to chaissie (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,134 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion b pillar out rigger to chaissie (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak sump ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dirty (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers, slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking on 30% of area in inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both service and secondary low (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak sump

prop rear mounting rubber torn

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,065 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cly (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cly (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking on 30% of area in inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both service and secondary low (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak sump

prop rear mounting rubber torn

Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,327 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,737 miles

exsaust gaurd on centre box insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,367 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,436 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,452 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 VBP 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 76%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 2003.

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