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EO03 BSX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,772 mi
Last recorded34,772 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 BSX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,772 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches slight corrosion.

Exhaust slight corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged before rear wheel.

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corrosion.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch / sill slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,518 miles

Central Exhaust boxes slight corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slight damage before rear wheel.

Slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch.

Slight corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch.

Pass 25 Aug 2023 32,564 miles

Center exhaust outer skin slight corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill (before rear wheel)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,795 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 31,795 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 31,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,488 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,334 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,556 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,510 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open

offside handbrake cable wearing on tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,704 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

difficult to pass emissions test

offside handbrake cable wearing on wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,882 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 8,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,808 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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EO03 BSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EO03 BSX, 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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What year was EO03 BSX registered?

EO03 BSX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is EO03 BSX safe to buy?

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