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FD03 BFN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

34,589 mi
Last recorded34,589 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 34,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed but NOT within a prescribed area

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 34,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Core visible via cracking/perishing of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Core visible via cracking/perishing of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded and holed but NOT within a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 34,558 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Lamp unit removed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 34,543 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 34,543 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,729 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 33,729 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,687 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,984 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 28,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,574 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 27,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,581 miles

please ensure that ALL SEAT BELTS are ready for full inspection or failure will be issued

Fail 11 Aug 2009 15,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

please ensure that ALL SEAT BELTS are ready for full inspection or failure will be issued

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,480 miles

IF rear cycleboard is refitted at rear of vehicle then alternative o/s rear fog light will need to be fitted so that it can be seen by other road users and not obscured to comply with legal standards

Fail 29 Jul 2008 12,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,879 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 4,520 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 3,886 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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FD03 BFN 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 72%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN registered?

FD03 BFN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is FD03 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 BFN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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