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BX03 VDC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,884 mi
Last recorded171,884 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 171,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 168,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2025 168,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 164,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 159,550 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 144,966 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 144,966 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,209 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer layers insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to front brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear panel of body corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 142,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer layers insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to front brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear panel of body corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 134,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 134,241 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 127,730 miles

Nearside bumper end slightly insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,522 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,720 miles

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

nearside rear mudguard missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,773 miles

n/s rear wing missing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,191 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2011 52,189 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2010 39,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs rusted reducing braking area - attention needed

Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,202 miles

front discs rusted reducing braking area - attention needed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,206 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 31,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,601 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 VDC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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