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FD03 BBU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,416 mi
Last recorded41,416 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 41,416 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

Underbody covered in sealer

Pass 18 Mar 2025 40,952 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 40,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,427 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,571 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FD03 BBU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FD03 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD03 BBU registered?

FD03 BBU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is FD03 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 BBU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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