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BX03 VDG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,077 mi
Last recorded174,077 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 174,077 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 174,065 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 170,458 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 164,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 159,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre has small cut in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover cracked, advise replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner arch

Fail 12 Mar 2020 159,388 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Outer tyre has small cut in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover cracked, advise replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to o/s/f inner arch

Pass 26 Jan 2019 152,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 145,954 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 145,954 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,185 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 126,185 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 108,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,752 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,262 miles

Oil leak

both rear hub seals leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2012 75,227 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,821 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,786 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 54,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,494 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 43,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,691 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 VDG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VDG, 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 VDG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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